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Today’s guest on the Know Your Physio podcast, is Boomer Anderson: a man whose passion sits at the intersection of business and health optimization. He is a health optimization practitioner, the deputy chief and executive officer at Smarter Not Harder, Inc. (parent company of Troscriptions), founder and podcast host of Decoding Superhuman, and strategic advisor for Welldium. In today’s episode, Boomer guides us through the world of nootropics and health optimization, redefining nootropics and sharing thorough breakdowns of specific products offered by Troscriptions. We discuss the free fundamentals to look at before even considering supplementation, the importance of sleep and circadian economics, as well as the benefits of self-quantification. Tune in to learn more about work-life integration, and how to sustainably optimize your health and productivity!Key Points From This Episode:Troscriptions products: certification, manufacturing process, purpose and how to take them.  Just Blue troche: The history of methylene blue as a compound, how its nootropic effect of was discovered, how it works in the body, its healing abilities and usages.The importance of ensuring pharmaceutical grade, purity tested ingredients in nootropics. Blue Cannatine: How and why it was developed, and how long its effect lasts.Use of nicotine in Blue Cannatine: its structure, reason for inclusion, and effect.Caffeine as a nootropic and the effect of CBD on nicotine.Who should consider nootropic supplementation, and what hinders cell performance.Metabolomics and the importance of knowing your physiology.Free fundamentals: the role that lifestyle plays in proper cell biology, and the steps to take before taking a nootropic, to ensure it works at its optimum capacity. How Boomer got involved in the space of nootropics and health optimization.Advice for young people: finding balance between high performance and recovery. Circadian economics and the importance of sleep.Andrés dissects his own background with smart drugs.Taking your health into your own hands: encouragement, advice and the benefits of self-quantification.Getting to grips with mental health and psychedelics. Trocalm: use and ingredient breakdown.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Andrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSmarter Not Harder, Inc.TroscriptionsDecoding Superhuman PodcastBoomer Anderson on InstagramBoomer Anderson on LinkedInWelldiumNicotine with Dr. Neil GrunbergDr. Ted Achacoso on LinkedInJust Blue TrocheBlue CannatineSupport the show

Today’s guest on the Know Your Physio Podcast is Dr. Azza Halim, a board-certified anesthesiologist with a broad background in the anti-aging field who has an extremely unique perspective that blends eastern and western medicine. We had the opportunity to take a deep dive on several topics in today’s episode, including the preventive nature of functional medicine, the relationship between animal fats and skin health, and the dangers of intermittent fasting, as well as getting enough sunlight and vitamin D3 without increasing your risk of skin cancer. During the course of our conversation, Dr. Halim shares her aim to create and implement an overall plan that will enable her patients to achieve complete mass rejuvenation by focusing on their internal health to complement external beauty. Tuning in, you’ll find out more about Dr. Halim’s total wellness approach, which includes beauty and skincare, and why she believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare, plus so much more! We hope you will join us for this fascinating and in-depth discussion about integrative medicine.Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to Dr. Azza Halim, what she does, and how her career has evolved.How functional medicine, which Dr. Halim describes as an ‘east meets west lifestyle’, is more preventative than conventional medicine.The personal circumstances that motivated her to pursue such extensive experience.Find out why she makes use of sub-speciality testing for her patients.Where Dr. Halim believes her interest in integrative medicine began.How is able to offer patients an entire wellness picture that includes beauty and skincare.Learn more about the relationship between internal health and external beauty.Dr. Halim reflects on the role that cholesterol and animal fats play in the health of your skin.Why proper supplementation is important when we can’t eat a whole food, non-GMO diet.Healthy saturated fats and skin health, particularly when it comes to elasticity and hydration.Hear Dr. Halim’s opinion on intermittent fasting and why she believes moderation is best.How to get enough sunlight and vitamin D3 without increasing your risk of skin cancer.Learn why you should be wearing sunblock both outdoors and indoors.Dr. Halim on melanin, circadian rhythms, and adequate protection from skin cancer.Melatonin, magnesium, and supplementation; why Dr. Halim recommends specific products.Omega 3, 6, and 9 and polyunsaturated fatty acids for skin health and cardiac health.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Azza HalimDr. Azza Halim on InstagramBiosenseMagteinEpisode 19 with Dr. Jay KhorsandiAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

During today’s conversation, we interview vocal and performance coach, Per Bristow and hear his philosophy on life and performance. Tune in to hear why the pressure is greater, the more talented you are, why understanding your psychology is pertinent to beating stage fright, and how the most dangerous thing about stress is our negative perception of it. Per doesn’t advocate avoiding fear, but rather urges listeners to embrace it, in order to empower themselves to do something about it. He believes that the principles he teaches in voice training should be applied to all areas of life, and encourages listeners to embrace spontaneity and aliveness over having a plan and being so attached to an outcome. His advice to people heading to the stage is to embrace and expect nervousness and allow it to show us that we are taking part in a special moment. Next, we get into the technicalities of voice training and Per shares the story of how he learned that anyone can improve their vocal abilities dramatically, the same way that you can build muscle. You’ll hear all about Per’s philosophy on developing the voice, embracing your accent, and why folks who stutter do so far less when they sing. We touch on sleep, hydration, caffeine, and more. We hope you join us for a jam-packed episode with today’s inspiring guest!Key Points From This Episode:How Andrés was introduced to Per Bristow through a video of him dancing.Why the pressure is greater, the more talented you are. Per’s message for people with stage fright: understand your psychology.How the most dangerous thing about stress is our negative perception of it.Why you have to experience and embrace fear to do something about it.What it means to train yourself in order to get into the present moment.The power of embracing fear to become alert, focused, and in the moment.Per’s philosophy in voice training, that you should be able to implement what you learn for performance in all other areas of life. Why a plan is wonderful, but spontaneity and aliveness is where life really is.How most people want a specific outcome, but the process is the most important thing.The power of embracing and expecting nervousness to show us that it is a special moment.Why you should give yourself permission in order to be free.How to evaluate what an embarrassment is and embrace spontaneity.Making yourself vulnerable and foolish as a tool to make other people comfortable.Per’s relationship with introversion and how this has nothing to do with performing.The story of how Per learned that you can improve your vocal abilities dramatically.Why Per prefers the term ‘influence’ to ‘control’ when it comes to developing the voice.How singing is one of the most fearful activities, but one of the most powerful activities.His belief that singing is about the energy that you release when you make sounds.Why trying to hide your accent only makes it more significant. Advice for people who don’t want to speak because they have a stutter: do Per’s training.Why Per has decided not to drink coffee: in rebellion to the norm, as a health freak. The reason Per is an effective coach: he is good at learning and can help others to learn. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Per BristowPer Bristow on InstagramPer Bristow on TwitterMaking Stress Your FriendAndrés PreschelSupport the show

Most of us have probably heard the phrase ‘change is an inside job’, but how many of us actually do it? Today’s guest believes that we overcomplicate the process of positive change. You already know what steps you need to take. It’s just a matter of removing the obstacles that are preventing you from getting there. James Quandahl is an author, speaker, and performance coach who is all about complete life balance; how to make sure that all of your buckets, the foundational pillars of true, lasting health, are filled up in harmony. In this episode, we take you through some positive reframing exercises that will help you pick through your previous life history so you can determine the skills and values that you can then apply to a new path, a new career, a new hobby, interest, or pastime, and excel at it with a newly evolved sense of self-awareness. We also speak candidly about our own personal stories and journeys, given the dramatic career shifts that both Andrés and James have made, and how positive reframing has made all the difference. Tune in today to learn more as James Quandahl explores self-fulfillment and creating complete life balance with a positive outlook!Key Points From This Episode:We start the episode talking about our preferred dark chocolate brands.Why James doesn’t recommend the ‘healthy substitution game’; just eat the pizza!Hear his favorite saying when it comes to healthy food: you are what the food you eat eats.The power of the Cordyceps mushroom and increasing interest in wild mushroom foraging.Why it’s important to consider the carbon footprint of the food you eat, hunt, or forage.What James calls the foundational health pillars of a well rounded life, including nutrition, sleep, and physical exercise.The seven buckets on Zig Ziglar’s Wheel of Life (spiritual, intellectual, physical, family, social, financial, and career) and how to balance them.James emphasizes the roles that the journey and goal-setting play in complete life balance.The benefits of creating space to truly disconnect, get bored, and dream about the future.Hear about James’ morning routine and how he prevents his devices from ruling his day.How to foster a creative mindset rather than a reactive one by scheduling your distractions.Advice for building self-discipline; replace rather than remove the things you enjoy.How James cultivated self-awareness and navigated a difficult career transition.James highlights the effort required to find your purpose; you have to put in the work!Some of the ways to relax in an active capacity rather than a passive capacity.The value of choosing to do what you want to do every day and owning your choices.James challenges listeners to imagine their dream life and write it down.How to create a discipline of visualizing and manifesting the things you want.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:James QuandahlThe James Quandahl ShowJames Quandahl on LinkedInJames Quandahl on TwitterJames Quandahl on InstagramZig ZiglarThere’s No Plan B for your A-GameSo Good They Can’t Ignore YouSkip the LineSupport the show

Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain a new skill, or run a marathon, you will no doubt need to put in a considerable amount of time and effort. In this episode, we get together with Idan Ravin to discuss his advice and insights on how to effectively pursue your aspirations. Idan is an elite performance coach and has worked with a range of individuals, from some of the world’s most respected basketball players to athletes and musicians. Listening in you’ll hear Idan share what he learned from coaching Kobe Bryant and why he was so in awe of Kobe’s mental stamina. Idan shares his insights on how to build lasting habits and explains why discipline and consistency are crucial. We end off by reflecting on the joy that comes with struggle and how it is a sign of passion and dedication. For all this and much more, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, elite performance coach Idan Ravin.Idan shares an anecdote about training Kobe Bryant.Why mental stamina was one of Kobe Bryant’s most impressive achievements.Why consistency is what makes people remarkable.Why you need to start with smaller commitments before working your way up.The types of struggles that elite athletes and average people have in common.Idan’s advice for maintaining good habits.How to become comfortable with discipline and consistency.How meditation can support discipline and consistency.Why Idan’s advice is to start with small steps to improve your habits.Why Idan advocates for a gentler approach to weight loss.How gyms can discourage people from exercising.How there can be joy in struggling because it means you’re passionate and dedicated.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Idan Ravin Idan Ravin on InstagramIdan Ravin on FacebookIdan Ravin on TwitterAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

Who would have thought that the structure of your mouth impacts the quality of your sleep? On today’s show, we have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Jay Khorsandi, dentist turned sleep optimizer, about one of the most fundamental (and for some, the most frustrating) parts of our existence. Jay is the co-founder of Snore Experts and the host of the Best Night Ever podcast, and has adopted an integrated approach to improving the quality of sleep of his patients which focuses on preventative and non-invasive interventions. In this conversation, we cover almost everything you can think of that relates to sleep, including open mouth breathing, blue light, naps, dreams, sex and EMF. Among other things, you will learn about the importance of cooling down your body temperature before bed, why sleep quality deteriorates as we age, and the benefits of eating an early dinner. Key Points From This Episode:Jay explains what inspired him to transition from dentistry to sleep optimization. What you can ascertain about someone's health by looking into their mouth. Why we should sleep with our mouths closed, and what happens to the structure of our mouths if we don’t. How the structure of our mouths impacts our ability to breathe.Breathing strategies which help people fall asleep.MAP; Jay’s acronym for the three main components of sleep.Reasons that sleep quality deteriorates as we get older or heavier.Techniques that Jay uses to improve his clients’ sleep. Jay’s personal experience with destructive orthodontics. Segmentation in healthcare, and why this is problematic. What biohacking involves.How Jay defines good quality sleep.Advancements in the field of sleep over the years.Jay explains why eating dinner further away from your bed time improves your sleep.Properties of melatonin that you may not be aware of. How our daily lives impact our sleep, and the importance of keeping track of how our bodies respond to certain elements.The two major regulators of sleep.Easy hacks for cooling down your body temperature before going to bed.Why Jay sleeps with socks on.Problems with using electronic devices before going to sleep.Jay’s opinion on blue light blockers. Potential negative impacts of non-native EMFs on sleep. A brief discussion about grounding mats.Supplements that can help with sleep.How sex can impact sleep.Tricks to ensure that your daytime naps don’t negatively affect your nighttime sleep.Minimum data that you need in order to be able to hack your sleep.How Jay structures his day. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Jay Khorsandi on LinkedInSnore Experts on LinkedInBest Night Ever! Podcast on SpotifyAndrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

There’s a lot that the civilian world can learn from the military. Our guest on the show today, ex-fighter pilot and current real estate investor Kelly Federal, is here to share what some of those lessons are. One of the main themes we discuss is the value of open communication; Kelly is a firm believer that honesty and transparency are the key elements that result in achieving peak performance, and that too many people, in their personal and professional lives, have lost these vital skills. Kelly also shares how being in the military gave him perspective on what is important in life, and how to deal with stressful situations. As well as some stories from Kelly’s time as a fighter pilot, you will also hear about the spiritual path that Kelly is on, as well as his recently found interest in health. Key Points From This Episode:Why Kelly feels he is the antithesis of other guests we’ve had on the podcast.A description of the crash which brought Kelly and I together. Kelly explains how he has trained his brain to deal with stressful situations.Similarities between athletes and fighter pilots. One of the elements of the military that Kelly thinks the civilian world needs to adopt. The creativity of aviation.Perspective that Kelly has gained from being in high pressure situations. Differences in the physical characteristics of the pilots that Kelly has flown with.Physiological tests that fighter pilots are put through. An explanation of what heart rate variability is, and some examples of how it influences performance.Realizations that Kelly is now having about the importance of rest, which were not taught to him when he was training as a pilot.Kelly shares how he used to feel when he flew, and the different stages of G-force. What Kelly loves about cloud surfing.Compartmentalization techniques that Kelly was taught as part of his training.Characteristics that Kelly believes are key in peak performance. Kelly’s take on spirituality.How Kelly’s military experience has positively impacted his life to this day.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Andrés PreschelKnow Your Physio PodcastSupport the show

In many circles, psychedelic medicine and psilocybin are controversial topics. Dr. Julia Mirer is one of the leading psilocybin experts, and she is advocating for a new paradigm of health and wellness which acts as a bridge between Eastern and Western medicine. Julia is the Chief Education Officer at Mr. Psychedelic Law, an NPO that draws on medical and spiritual research in hopes of driving responsible psychedelic reform. She also serves as a medical advisor and volunteer for several psychedelic-related projects. She works on psychedelic research at Segal Trials. Julia holds a medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. In today’s episode, Julia opens up about her disillusionment with mainstream medicine and how it led her to the work she does now. As someone who knew early on that she was meant to help people heal, she realized that the path she was on in conventional medicine was not going to get her there. We hear about the power of psychedelics in helping you process your trauma, the importance of using plant medicine when you are ready, and the wisdom we can gain from psychedelics. Our conversation also touches on legislation related to psilocybin and psychedelics, where the controversy around these transformative medicines stems from, and how you can take mushrooms in a way that serves your needs. Remember to always be present and playful!Key Points From This Episode:Get to know today’s guest, Dr. Julia Mirer.Why Julia left the world of conventional medicine to pursue the path she is on.Julia’s advice for those who are afraid to follow their calling because of other people’s expectations.How Julia found her way back to her true calling.What it means to Julia to pursue a true path of healing.How Julia’s own healing journey aligned with her changing her professional path.The power of experiential knowledge in informing your passion. Insights into the stoned ape theory and why it resonates with Julia.Psychedelics, according to Julia, link you back to yourself and your innate capabilities.Some of the trends that Julia has seen when young people take psychedelics.The importance of respecting the information you get during a psychedelic experience.Psychedelics offer wisdom that connects us back to ourselves, according to Julia.How to know when you are ready to use psychedelics correctly.Insights into how you process trauma and how mushrooms can help safely unearth them.Why there is controversy around mushrooms, and what we can do to pivot the conversation.Some of the legislative developments around psilocybin.The value of education around these kinds of transformative medicines.What the state of psychedelic education is currently like.The link between psychedelics and neuroplasticity.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Segal TrialsDr. Julia MirerMr Psychedelic LawThe Body Keeps Score Usona InstituteFireside ProjectFantastic FungiHow to Change Your MindConsciousness MedicineMultidisciplinary Association for Support the show

Today’s guest is an award-winning author and speaker who has devoted his career to neuroscience and brainwave entrainment. As the founder and creator of BrainTap Technologies, Dr. Patrick Porter has emerged as a leader in the digital health and wellness field. BrainTap’s digital tools and mind development apps use proprietary algorithms that have made tremendous advances in mastering peak performance and bettering mental, physical, and emotional health, helping people improve mental clarity, sleep quality, energy levels, and so much more. In this episode, Patrick teaches us how to apply the science of brain entrainment and meditation for personal development, even leading us through a complete meditation session towards the end of our conversation. He also elaborates on the connection between human physiology and meditation and the role of technology in health optimization and outlines his formula for happiness, which includes the realization that you are the lead actor in the performance of your life. This is probably the most powerful and transformative episode of the Know Your Physio podcast to date, so make sure not to miss it! Tune in today for key insights, practical advice, and so much more from Dr. Patrick Porter, a true visionary in the health and wellness space.Key Points From This Episode:Patrick shares how he was introduced to meditation at a young age.Find out how he plans to accomplish his mission to “better a billion brains.”What you need to know about your physiology to truly understand the benefits of meditation. How Patrick turns ancient traditions into modern technology to aid health optimization.Learn how a 4-8 breathing technique influences the parasympathetic nervous system.Why your brain actually works better in a stress-free state.Hear more about the science of energy and consciousness. Why Patrick says that meditation is a way to prepare yourself for “real life.”Find out why he believes that meditation should be part of every biohacker’s experience.An important takeaway from this episode: we see our perception of reality, not reality itself.How your body is set up to help or hurt you depending on the thoughts you have about it.Patrick’s formula for happiness; realizing that you can only control what is in your control.The value of operating within what Patrick calls your cube of influence.Why Patrick believes that realizing you’re the lead actor in the movie of your life is the number one key to happiness.How turning your greatest liability into a superpower contributes to your happiness.Discover the incredible power of a good night’s sleep and why morning meditation is best.Learn about pineal gland activation and deep light penetration.The influence that proper fasting techniques can have on meditation and visualization.The benefits of minimizing environmental stressors in your life.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Patrick Porter on LinkedInDr. Patrick Porter on TwitterDr. Patrick Porter on YouTubeBrainTapBrainTap 30-Day Essentials TrialQuantum UniversityThrive in OverdriveBiostrapJoseph CampbellAndrés PreschelSupport the show

In today’s episode, we get together with best-selling author, online entrepreneur, and podcaster Siim Land. Siim is an expert in topics ranging from health and fitness to productivity and mindset. His ideas involve human life enhancement through body-mind empowerment and he has written a range of books on the topic like Metabolic Autophagy and The Immunity Fix which he wrote with co-author Dr. James DiNicolantonio. We kick things off by hearing from Siim about his experiences growing up on a small island in the Baltic Sea and how living in such a rural and natural environment shaped him. Siim shares how serving in the military at an early age taught him independence and cultivated his willpower and mental discipline. Next, we dive into the topic of autophagy, a process of intracellular recycling that has a host of benefits, including increased longevity. Siim explains why it makes evolutionary sense to have developed this process and how modern life undermines our body’s ability to access a state of autophagy. Siim explains how intermittent fasting and exercise are excellent methods for accessing this state and how he implements them in his daily life. We delve into the importance of exercise for optimal health, why resistance training is particularly beneficial and how to find a balance between exertion and achieving autophagy. The benefits of exercise extend to productivity. The flow state is known as the sweet spot where you are so immersed in something that you lose track of time. Siim shares how he has formed habits to help him enter a state of flow and how exercise can assist in that process. We loved having Siim on the show, join us today for stimulating conversation on autophagy, strength, flow state, and productivity!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest Siim LandWe hear about Siim’s experience growing up on a small Baltic island.How Siim’s experiences in the military cultivated his willpower and mental discipline.Siim’s partnership with Dr. James Dinic and how they co-authored The Immunity Fix.The process of autophagy and how to activate it through methods like fasting or calorie restriction.Why autophagy makes sense from an evolutionary perspective and how the process is undermined by our modern lifestyle.How to find the right balance of maintaining muscle growth, but also getting the benefits of autophagy.How intermittent fasting is the easiest way to find a balance between muscle growth and autophagy.How resistance training signals to the body that it needs to build muscle.How the food quality is different in Europe versus America due to regulation disparities.Habits that are conducive to achieving a state of flow, like eliminating distractions.The benefits of power naps and how Siim implements them in his routine.How finding meaning is an essential motivator.Siim shares how he uses his free time and what he incorporates into his morning routine.The role that meditation plays in Siim’s routine.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Siim LandSiim Land on LinkedInSiim Land on TwitterMetabolic AutophagyDr. James DinicThe Salt FixSupport the show