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Lisa Wimberger, founder of the NeuroSculpting Institute, is on a mission to help individuals find healthy ways to navigate the great unknown of emotional and mental confusion and stress. She joins Ben on this episode to tell her journey of studying the nervous system and finding strategies of dealing with her own life-threatening trauma - a journey that led her to develop NeuroSculpting®. NeuroSculpting® is a 5-step meditation process that can strategically help an individual release the grip of old patterns and entrain their brain to creating new and more supportive patterns, habits, and behaviors. Lisa has seen amazing results in her client’s wellbeing with this more active and involved meditation practice and if you struggle with listening to your body and meditating, this episode will give you tools to approach your meditation practice differently and succeed. After all – Breathe. Walk. Meditate.   Find out more about NeuroSculpting: Digital Meditation App: https://neuropraxis.com use the coupon code Bpakfitness at checkout to receive 1 month for free Website: https://neurosculptinginstitute.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/neurosculpting.institute/     Books Mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts to support us and share it with a person you feel will benefit from this conversation.    Thank you to our amazing show sponsors Real Mushrooms. Real mushrooms are the highest quality mushroom extracts we can find. They are 100% mushroom certified organic. They have no added fillers or grains, and they are third party tested multiple times. You can add their mushroom extract powders to things like coffee, tea, smoothies, or oatmeal, or they also have capsules. Ben uses Real Mushrooms Lion’s Mane organic mushroom powder in his Intelligence Coffee every morning, and he uses the Cordyceps-M mushroom capsules for improved focus and cognitive performance.  Please visit https://www.realmushrooms.com/ben Code BEN gets you 30% off for first time buyers Code MUSCLE gets you 20% off all other orders   Timestamps [01:22] – Today’s guest [03:33] – Our sponsor Real Mushrooms https://www.realmushrooms.com/ben [05:40] – What is NeuroSculpting? [07:25] – How we store trauma [08:08] – Lisa’s previous meditation experience [09:00] – Mind patterns and un-fixed states [10:50] – Listen to the body [11:45] – The body keeps the score [12:50] – The problem with botox and fillers [13:20] – Separating the body and mind states [13:40] – Lisa’s story [15:00] – Seizures [16:30] – Hypervigilant response [18:00] – Studying the brain [19:00] – The creation of NeuroSculpting [22:05] – Lisa’s mission [23:45] – How to start the process [26:00] – Meditation based on your concept [27:40] – The five steps of NeuroSculpting        [30:25] – Identify safety [34:20] – Two-step induction [35:00] – New patterns and new mind-states [41:40] – Anchoring and naming [45:00] – Linking with a well-rounded approach [46:30] – What can NeuroSculpting help with? [49:30] – We create our reality from the inside out [50:30] – Changing belief systems [54:20] – Lisa’s daily practice for positive vibrations [56:00] – Lisa’s work in the Institute [57:30] – The purpose of shaking [59:00] – Vagal toning [01:01:00] – Ben’s experience with his kids [01:02:10] – Find out more about Lisa here!

In this episode, Ben is joined by Dr. Dominik Nischwitz - a dentist and naturopath from Germany, who is a pioneer and leader in the field of biological dentistry and ceramic implants. Dr. Dome - as he is also known - is on a mission to educate and start the conversation on how your oral health impacts your entire body and overall wellbeing. This conversation is filled with incredible information on why teeth are considered organs, what cavities are and how to avoid getting them, implantology with bio-identical materials vs. metals, the process of mercury removal and toxicity, how your mouth microbiome affects your gut microbiome and so much more. Dr. Dominik Nischwitz is the President of the International Society of Metal-free Implantology (ISMI) and lectures word-wide on his holistic approach of odontology. Alongside his father, he runs the Centre for Biological Dentistry and Implantology in Tuebingen, Germany. Pick up Dr. Dominik's book to learn more: It's All In Your Mouth: Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness. Follow Dr. Dome on IG @drdome1 for lots of educational content.  If you find this conversation valuable, please share it with someone you love so they can benefit from this information. If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts to support us. To get in touch with us, leave us a comment on Youtube or Instagram.    Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor BLUBlox - get 15% off with the code MUSCLE. BLUBlox make stylish glasses with specialised BluLite lens filters, which reduce the harmful high energy artificial blue light emitted by digital devices across the entire blue light spectrum. This can help reduce eye strain and sleep disorders. They have day-time and night-time versions and offer free world-wide shipping. Check out BLUBlox and use code MUSCLE to get 15% off.   ⏱Timestamps [00:33] – Today’s guest Dr. Dominik Nischwitz [1:08] – Our sponsor is BLUBlox – use code MUSCLE for 15% off [3:00] – The problem with traditional dentistry [4:10] – Leaky gums and your oral microbiome [5:46] – Dental restorations and their impact on your system [6:25] – Amalgam fillings and mercury toxicity [7:57] – What not to do with your amalgam fillings [8:58] – What mercury does in your teeth and your body [10:00] – Cellphones and mercury fillings [10:35] – Alternative filling materials [11:43] – The process of removing amalgam fillings [13:57] – Root canals = dead teeth [14:18] – Your teeth are connected to your brain [15:54] – The reason for chronic inflammation in your body [16:58] – Can teeth re-grow? [19:25] – The cause of tooth decay [20:35] – Findings of Weston Price [21:58] – Wisdom teeth and braces [22:30] – Dr. Dominik’s mission [23:30] – How to help your kids avoid the same problems [27:28] – Teeth are the mirror for your health [28:19] – Meridian chart of teeth-organ connection [29:15] – Breast cancer and root canals [30:30] – Cavitations [34:15] – Process of becoming a patient at Dr. Nischwitz clinic [35:35] – Education on this new form of dentistry [37:21] – Gum disease [39:17] – Flossing [40:51] – How your teeth can affect your ability to contract muscle [43:30] – Dr. Dome’s bone healing protocol [45:30] – Nutritional advice on bone healing [48:20] – Lasting impact and lifestyle changes [50:21] – How your bite impacts your posture [53:03] – Dr. Dome’s book – and contact information [54:00] – Education for dentists [55:20] – Dr. Dome’s mission [56:10] – Biological dentistry in the US

Dawson Church, PhD, joins us in today's episode to talk about how utilising the energy flows in your body can help heal trauma, beat degenerative illnesses and cancer, increase productivity,  up-regulate gene expressions and build character traits. He is a wealth of knowledge who has changed his own life and that of thousands of others popularising EFT techniques and meditation.  He has conducted dozens of clinical trials and his work with The National Institute for Integrative Healthcare (NIIH) has seen over 21.000 veterans improve their PTSD symptoms. If you know a veteran who is suffering, please refer them to the Veterans Stress Project. Dr. Church is the author of 3 best-selling books on the topics of Epigenetics, Manifestation and Neuroplasticity - all of which I know you're going to love: The Genie in your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy Please visit his website to download your EFT Mini-Manual and learn about EcoMeditation to boost your immunity. And if you've read his books, which I highly recommend you do, please don't forget to leave him a review on amazon. Thank you to our sponsor HLTH Code.  HLTH Code was formulated by a friend of the show, Dr. Ben Bikman. He created this meal-replacement shake called HLTH Code Complete Meal because he literally couldn’t recommend another product for people to take. Check it out at www.gethlth.com and use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off!    Mentions: Jessica Howard – EFT for Sports Performance  Bruce Lipton – The Biology of Belief  Roger Callahan – The 5 Minute Phobia Cure  Heart Math – Quick Coherence Technique  Beth Misner – Healing Can Be Easy  Peter H. Diamandis - Abundance    Timestamps: [00:16] – Today’s guest Dr. Dawson Church [1:49] – Today’s sponsor is HLTH Code use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off [4:00] – Many professional athletes experience emotional issues [5:00] – Psychological trauma is wide-spread [5:40] – Story of a 4x US national champion [6:15] – No congruence between the external persona and internal experience [7:03] – Energy Psychology [8:12] – Approaches to dealing with trauma [9:40] – Top-down approach vs inner directed approach [10:56] – How emotions manifest in your brain [12:15] – Story of a billionaire [13:35] – Mackenzie study of high performers [14:37] – Meditation and the increase in productivity [16:04] – The Awaken Mind brain wave pattern [17:15] – The Genie in your Genes [17:50] – You don’t have the time not to mediate [18:23] – The epigenetics of cognizance [21:36] – How energy therapy changes your gene expression [23:30] – Helping veterans overcome trauma [24:41] – The creator of the EFT Technique [25:20] – Transcendental Meditation vs EFT [26:35] – Clinical trial of change in obese women using EFT [27:45] – Story or a veteran overcoming PTSD [28:50] – Tools to use for mindfulness [29:25] – Ancient tradition of the body’s energy meridians [32:00] – Beating cancer using energy interventions [34:40] – Mind to Matter [35:30] – The roles of your brain waves [40:00] – Chronological vs biological age [41:20] – The story behind Bliss Brain [44:20] – The best meditation practices [48:50] – What is your commitment to yourself? [50:10] – Dr. Dawson’s personal meditation practice [54:18] – What Ben sees in the bodybuilding industry [55:50] – Associating pleasure with new habits [58:10] – Dr. Dawson’s mission [1:00:00] – Focusing on longevity [1:06:00] – Visit www.dawsongift.com to learn more about EFT

In today's Q&A episode, Ben gives you the details on how he is approaching his 12-week transformation and the aspects you should consider when attempting a transformation - whether it be with a client or for yourself. He covers topics such as the importance of aerobic fitness, his personal daily walking and breathing practice, his nutritional approach and top 10 supplements, the trilogy of a good training program and why 100% commitment in necessary to achieve excellence. Ever wondered how to select exercises that are right for YOUR body? The mission of the Muscle Intelligence brand is to give you the knowledge to train YOUR body the right way – not the way you see someone else doing it and today, Ben walks you through what to consider when it comes to selecting exercises. And finally – in order to achieve a transformation, you need to get clear on your values. Ben shares his top 4 values and how they play a role in his day-to-day decision making.   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts and if you'd like to submit a question for the next Q&A, send us a DM on instagram @muscleintelligencepodcast   Sponsor Thank you to our sponsors Bioptimizers. Use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off any order. If you’re struggling with getting enough deep sleep, cravings, slow metabolism, anxiety and stress, you may be deficient in magnesium. 80% of the population is deficient in magnesium and while many products on the market either contain synthetic forms or 1-2 forms of magnesium, your body needs ALL 7 FORMS of this essential sleep mineral. Check out Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough http://www.bioptimizers.com/muscle10 - this magnesium before bed helps you relax and wake up refreshed and energized. Use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off any order.   Mentions Podcast with Sally K. Norton on Oxalates Podcast with Anya Fernald, CEO of Belcampo Podcast with Dr. John Demartini   Nutrion and Supplements Olive Oil - Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Electrolytes - Redmon Real Salt use code INTELLIGENCE for 15% off Fish - Wild Alaskan Seafood Box use code BEN for $25 off your first order Billings Seafood Guys Meat - Belcampo use code BPAK10 for 10% off Supplements - Bioptimizers use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off   ⏱Timestamps [00:19] – Today’s Topics [01:20] – Ben’s target and objective with a transformation [02:00] – The goal of a sustainable transformation [02:22] – Ben’s approach for his own 12-week transformation [03:00] – Stress and Recovery [03:55] – 360° approach to health – the 6 pillars of a lean, healthy and muscular body [04:50] – Aerobic Fitness – daily morning walk [07:15] – Functional Movements – walking and breathing [07:44] – Ben’s focus on an intentional walking and breathing practice. [08:36] – Diaphragmatic breathing [09:27] – Dieting – the first 4 weeks [10:55] – Protein intake [11:32] – Vegetables at every meal [12:01] – Minimising inflammation [13:58] – Anti-inflammatory foods [16:52] – Ben’s top 10 supplements [19:20] – How mobility plays a big role in building muscle. [20:36] – Trilogy in training [21:32] – Ben’s training split [22:00] – Diet considerations for your transformation [22:23] – 100% commitment – or nothing [23:12] – Exercise selection [24:07] – What are you capable of doing? [25:18] – Training with intelligence [26:45] – How to set up for your body. [27:52] – Mindfulness in order to thrive [30:03] – Stability [30:38] – What to do next time you step into the gym. [32:08] – How to look at exercise selection. [34:10] – The 4 Hubs of Stability [35:00] – What are your values? Ben shares his top 4 values. [38:51] – Today’s Sponsor – Bioptimizers

Ever wondered why Ben frames his teachings around the 6 Pillars of a Lean, Healthy and Muscular Body... for Life? In this episode, Ben explains what he was searching for at the beginning of his bodybuilding career and why he felt the need to create something that was previously missing in the fitness industry.  He speaks to how the Muscle Intelligence brand has evolved, gives you his approach and definition of health, goes into the only type of client he takes on for contest prep and so much more. There's quotes, tips and book recommendations in this podcast for you.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts to support us and share it with a person you feel will benefit from this conversation.    Thank you to our amazing show sponsors Real Mushrooms. Real mushrooms are the highest quality mushroom extracts we can find. They are 100% mushroom certified organic. They have no added fillers or grains, and they are third party tested multiple times. You can add their mushroom extract powders to things like coffee, tea, smoothies, or oatmeal, or they also have capsules. Ben uses Real Mushrooms Lion’s Mane organic mushroom powder in his Intelligence Coffee every morning, and he uses the Cordyceps-M mushroom capsules for improved focus and cognitive performance.  Please visit https://www.realmushrooms.com/ben Code BEN gets you 30% off for first time buyersCode MUSCLE gets you 20% off all other orders   Mentions Charles Poliquin Website Instragram  Milos Sarčev Youtube Instagram Dorian Yates Instagram  The Daily Stoic Instagram  Dr. Jordan Shallow Instagram  PreScript Website Instagram   Ben’s Books Leo Buscaglia – Love: What life is all about  Russel Brunson – DotComSecrets  Philip Shepherd - Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being    ⏱Timestamps [00:40] – The back story of Muscle Intelligence [01:06] – Ben’s role models [01:49] – The value gained from getting into very low bodyfat %. [02:53] – Why Ben doesn’t recommend competing. [03:38] – Health in Pro Bodybuilding? [04:15] – The Bodybuilding Culture. [04:44] – Looking at optimizing the athlete. [05:08] – Ben’s definition of health. [05:43] – The Trilogy of Muscle Intelligence. – Lean, Healthy, Muscular [06:07] – Health is a precursor to muscle building. [06:39] – Aesthetics: What being lean says about you. [07:33] – Health and your ability to adapt. [08:58] – Your perception of stress. [10:42] – Muscular equals vitality. [11:26] – The foundation to achieving your goals. [11:58] – One of Ben’s favorite quotes. [12:26] – The key to building the maximum amount of muscle in the shortest amount of time. [12:44] – Why more isn’t better.  [13:56] – Does Ben prep clients for contests? [19:59] – High Impact Habits for life. [21:39] – Powerful quotes from The Daily Stoic. [23:53] – Upcoming projects and the evolution of the Muscle Intelligence brand. [28:33] – The three books Ben is currently reading. [34:28] – Ben’s tip of the week. [37:27] – Ben’s quote of the week. [38:01] – Why Ben is grateful for Dr. Jordan Shallow. [34:28] – Today’s Sponsor – Real Mushrooms

In today’s episode, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon from Precision Nutrition joins us to talk about nutrition. We get into what human beings need nutritionally to thrive, the role of epigenetics and the implication of DNA on your nutrition. Krista explains where to start with a new client, calorie recommendations, behavioral changes and stress mitigation.  Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD, is Precision Nutrition’s director of curriculum. She earned her doctorate in Women’s Studies from York University. In her role at Precision Nutrition, Dr. Scott-Dixon develops the curriculum for the PN (Women’s and Men’s) Coaching programs, the PN Level 1 Certification, and the PN Level 2 Certification Master Class. Dr. Scott-Dixon is the coauthor of PN’s Level 1 textbook: The Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition and The Universe Within: Genetic Testing and What It Can Tell Us About Nutrition, Health, and Athletic Performance. In 2017, her book Why Me Want Eat: Fixing Your Food Fckedupitude was published. To find out more about Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, visit: www.precisionnutrition.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts to support us and share it with a person you feel will benefit from this conversation.    Thank you to our amazing show sponsors Bioptimizers http://www.bioptimizers.com/muscle10 . Use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off any order. If you’re struggling with getting enough deep sleep, cravings, slow metabolism, anxiety and stress, you may be deficient in magnesium. 80% of the population is deficient in magnesium and while many products on the market either contain synthetic forms or 1-2 forms of magnesium, your body needs ALL 7 FORMS of this essential sleep mineral.   Check out Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough http://www.bioptimizers.com/muscle10 - this magnesium before bed helps you relax and wake up refreshed and energized. Use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off any order. Additional Links:  Dr. Tina Bryson – The Power of Showing Up Dr. Huberman on the Muscle Intelligence podcast Documentary: The Weight of Gold - Official Trailer Sam Harris - Waking Up     Timestamps:   [00:25] – Today’s guest [01:15] – Today’s sponsor: Bioptimizer [03:46] – Krista’s career path and start at PN. [06:10] – What in nutrition is actually objective? [08:35] – What human beings need nutritionally to thrive.  [10:24] – Fibre debate. [14:56] – The strongest evidence is your own experience.  [15:18] – Results from a new diet.  [16:33] – The role of epigenetics. [18:55] – DNA and its implications on nutrition. [23:50] – How to establish baseline calories. / Where to start. [28:55] – Deep Health Model [30:50] – The Wheels of Stress.  [35:04] – Calorie recommendations.  [36:55] – Hard-gainers vs. stress eaters. [38:28] – New performance certification at PN.  [43:34] – Decision making tree of if -> then. [45:40] – How often you should change your nutrition. [48:20] – Strategies to mitigate stress. [51:00] – What are you ready, willing and able to do? [53:25] – Behavioral change.  [01:00:10] – Psychological safety [01:03:20] – Myth of the individual hero [01:05:30] – Experiences of many Pro-Bodybuilder [01:08:00] – Ben’s mission in the bodybuilding community  

On this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal joins us to talk about all things feet: The often overlooked role healthy feet play in your overall posture, how footwear impacts your gait and essentially your health and the role of glute muscles in forming your gait - this interview covers that and a whole lot more. Listen to learn why orthotics are a quick fix and why foot health is all about the sensory input. ___ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on ApplePodcasts to support us and share it with a person you feel will benefit from this conversation.  ___ Thank you to our amazing show sponsors Real Mushrooms. Real mushrooms are the highest quality mushroom extracts I can find. They are 100% mushroom certified organic. They have no added fillers or grains, and they are third party tested multiple times. You can add their mushroom extract powders to things like coffee, tea, smoothies, or oatmeal, or they also have capsules. I use Real Mushrooms Lion’s Mane organic mushroom powder in my Intelligence Coffee every morning, and I use the Cordyceps-M mushroom capsules for improved focus and cognitive performance.  Please visit https://www.realmushrooms.com/ben 30% off for first time buyers with code BEN 20% off all other orders with code MUSCLE ____ Dr Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global (formerly Evidence Based Fitness Academy), Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and Inventor of Naboso Barefoot Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration. To find out more about Dr. Emily Splichal, visit:  www.dremilysplichal.com       Instagram YouTube   Additional Links:  Check out VivoBarefoot for the shoes Ben wears exclusively. Use code INTELLIGENCE10 for 10% off.  Please also check out our friends at PosturePro for insoles and to learn more about why feet play a big role in your overall health and performance.PosturePro has also just released its newest course on Foot Mechanics and Gait Cycle.    ⏱Timestamps: [01:23] – What today’s podcast is about! [02:02] – Sponsorship by Real Mushrooms – realmushrooms.com. [03:42] – Welcoming our guest, Dr. Emily Splichal on the show. [04:42] – The current state of feet and why Orthotics is a multi-billion dollar industry [06:50] – How does Emily address feet dysfunctionalities? [09:02] – Role of glute muscles in forming your gait. [14:40] – Emily’s process of assessing her patients. [18:27] – How do we build proper stability to stand up and walk in gravity? [23:10] – T Spine & Foot Relationship. [26:09] – Gait Cycle – Importance. [29:20] – How stride length is implicated in gait! [35:32] – Impacts of inefficient patterns of movement on brain function. [37:03] – Somatics. [38:14] – Bunions – a deformity at the joint.  [41:04] – Impact of heels and pointy shoes on feet. [43:40] – Morton’s Neuroma – Causes. [44:47] – Shoes Emily recommends. [47:00] – Transitioning from high heels to minimal shoes. [50:09] – Where to get Emily’s book: Barefoot Strong. [50:24] – Naboso: Insoles by Dr. Emily Splichal  

Dr. Greg Wells studied Kinesiology and did his Masters in Physiology and PhD in Respiratory Physiology. For his PhD, he studied how high level athletes were able to improve their performance through improved breathing.    In this interview, Dr. Greg Wells and Ben Pakulski discuss the extremes through which humans can use their breathing to accomplish whatever the task is, from extreme athletic performance to meditation. They talk about Dr. Greg Well’s newest book: “Rest, Refocus and Recharge” and how small breaks and little tactics throughout the day can help you recover and feel better. And finally, the two get into how to balance radical self-acceptance with the pursuit of excellence and discuss the concept of “thinking about how you think”. To find out more about Dr. Greg Wells, please visit https://drgregwells.comand pick up his books The Ripple Effect and Rest, Refocus, Recharge: A Guide to Optimizing your Life We hope you enjoyed today’s episode. If you did, share it with someone you think will benefit from this information and leave us a review on iTunes. To get in touch with us, you can comment on Youtube or Instagram or get in touch with us via email: anne@muscleintelligence.com    Today’s sponsor is Bioptimizers. Use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off any order. If you’re struggling with getting enough deep sleep, cravings, slow metabolism, anxiety and stress, you may be deficient in magnesium. 80% of the population is deficient in magnesium and while many products on the market either contain synthetic forms or 1-2 forms of magnesium, your body needs ALL 7 FORMS of this essential sleep mineral.Check out Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough - this magnesium before bed helps you relax and wake up refreshed and energized. Use code MUSCLE10 for 10% off any order. Timestamps [00:56] – Sponsorship. [02:22] – Introducing our guest – Dr. Greg Wells [03:15] – Greg’s background. [06:49] – Strategies and devices to improve CO2 tolerance. [13:35] – How Greg trained his athletes. [14:49] – Breathing Impacts on Bodily Performance. [17:52] – Improving Acute CO2 Tolerance. [20:35] – Does repetitive extended breath holds increase blood’s oxygen carrying capacity? [28:05] – Achieving “That” World-Class Performance. [35:01] – Heart-Rate Tracking. [38:34] – Rest, Refocus, Recharge – By Dr. Greg Wells. [42:42] – How do you reimagine the future? [43:50] – Metacognition – Thinking About Thinking. [48:50] – Practicing Radical Attention. [51:45] – Visualization of the event. [56:38] – Radical Self-Acceptance. [01:00:40] – What is Excellence? [01:04:53] – Personalized Medicine – What Future Holds! [01:08:29] – Where to contact Greg and grab his book?  

In today's Q&A episode, Ben answers your frequently asked questions about his personal practices. From his meditation practice to the shoes he wears, his thoughts on psychedelics, the supplements in his cabinet, his tracking devices to the books he's reading and the courses he is taking - he covers it all. This podcast is jam-packed with information and gives you an insight into Ben's daily practices that he has implemented to allow him to thrive and live his greatest life.   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and if you'd like to submit a questions for the next Q&A, send us a DM on instagram @muscleintelligencepodcast   Thank you to our amazing show sponsors Real Mushrooms. Real mushrooms are the highest quality mushroom extracts I can find. They are 100% mushroom certified organic. They have no added fillers or grains, and they are third party tested multiple times. You can add their mushroom extract powders to things like coffee, tea, smoothies, or oatmeal, or they also have capsules. I use Real Mushrooms Lion’s Mane organic mushroom powder in my Intelligence Coffee every morning, and I use the Cordyceps-M mushroom capsules for improved focus and cognitive performance. Please visit realmushrooms.com/ben 30% off for first time buyers with code ben 20% off all other orders with code muscle   Ben’s Shoes:  VivoBarefoot Code: INTELLIGENCE10 for 10% off   In Ben’s Supplement Cabinet: Real Mushrooms Code: ben for 30% off  ATP Labs Code: MUSCLE10 for 10% off  BUBS Naturals Code: BEN for 20% off  Alpha GPC Code: MUSCLEINTELLIGENCE for 15% off  MassZymes Code: MUSCLE10 for 10% off   How Ben eats now: Fresh Pressed Olive Oil  Belcampo Code: BPAK10 for 10% off  Redmond Real Salt Code: INTELLIGENCE for 15% off   Online courses Ben is taking:  PosturePro – Annette Verpillot  8 Weeks Out - Joel Jamieson’s course  Dr Bryan Walsh - Metabolic Fitness Pro   Ben’s Mattress: Essentia Mattress    Additional Links   Waking-Up App - Sam Harris    Russell Brunson - DotComSecrets    Mastering Nutrition - Chris Masterjohn, PhD. podcast    Oura Ring  Timestamps [00:26] – Theme of the week. [00:36] – Ben’s Meditation Practice. [01:45] – Ben’s Breathing & Gratitude Practice. [02:45] – What shoes does Ben wear? [03:52] – What’s in Ben’s supplement cabinet? [04:55] – Ben’s Sleep and HRV tracking devices. [05:35] – Heart rate tracking Headphones. [06:16] – Start taking Magnesium and Vitamin D! [08:38] – Importance of Collagen Intake. [09:17] – Importance of Glycine. [10:52] – Ben’s thoughts on Psychedelics. [13:47] – Success lies outside of the comfort zone! [15:15] – Things you don’t know about Ben! [16:53] – Ben’s eating habits. [19:26] – What does Ben’s workout routine look like currently? [22:36] – Does Ben do cheat meals? [22:47] – The books Ben just finished reading. [23:30] – The online courses Ben is taking at the moment. [25:07] – Where do you want to communicate with Ben? [26:32] – Ben’s Sleep Environment. [27:31] – Sponsorship for today’s podcast.

Today Ben speaks with James Nestor, one of the world leaders in understanding the physiology of our breath and how it can impact our lives, our minds and bodies, and our resilience. In this info-packed episode you'll learn tangible ways to easily incorporate simple ideas and techniques that can have a dramatic impact on your mental state and clarity, anxiety levels, sleep, fitness, and more.  James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Scientific American, Outside, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more. His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art was an instant New York Times bestseller. Nestor’s first book, Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves, was published in 2014 and was a finalist for the 2015 PEN/ESPN Award For Literary Sports Writing, an Amazon Best Science Book of 2014, and more. You can find out more about James and his work at mrjamesnestor.com. Thank you to our awesome show sponsor, makers of my favorite grassfed collagen and powdered MCT: BUBS, a company making just a few extremely high-quality products and giving back a whopping 10% of their sales to charity. I use their powdered collagen and MCT in my coffee every morning. Use the code MUSCLE for a full 20% off your purchase at bubsnaturals.com   Timestamps   [00:32] Introducing our guest, James Nestor & their work, the amazing book; “Breath”. [01:09] Importance of proper breathing. [03:14] Sponsorship by: BUBSNatural.com [04:48] Welcoming our guest, James Nestor on the show. [05:16] Why James wrote “Breath”. [07:36] James experiment with plugging his nose for 10 days. [13:03] What switching the Breath Pathway does to our body. [14:19] Effects of Mouth Breathing on the body. [16:54] Mouth Breathing While Working Out. [18:31] What James learned about slower breathing. [24:42] Evolution of Human Face. [26:09] Facial Epigenetic Cross-Generational Inheritance in Human Beings over the last century. [27:52] Appliances that you can use to open up your nasal cavity. [32:37] How do sea divers have extreme level of CO2 tolerance? [34:11] Wim Hof’s breathing practices. – Tummo Breathing. [38:54] James experience with Dr. Justin Feinstein. [41:21] Important things that James did not include in the book. [47:39] Adapting to breathing as little as possible. [51:54] “Bad breathing leads to bad posture.” [57:11] Conserving energy by controlled breathing. [01:00:23] You got to grind yourself to get the reward. [01:03:41] Lowest Common Denominator to Optimize the Breath. [01:06:00] Follow James Nestor and do read his amazing work. [01:06:38] Wrapping up.