Spirit Gym with Paul Chek

Who can talk about all things coffee, karma, consciousness, reincarnation, mitochondria and psychedelics at the very same level as our own Paul Chek?Dave Asprey — the “Father of Biohacking,” founder of Bulletproof and host of the award-winning Bulletproof Radio podcast — joins Paul to discover how they learned in their own separate ways the hows and whys of coffee and butter and a lot more in this special 100th Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Dave on his website and on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Show NotesDave and Paul compare t-shirt concepts. (5:44)Dave discovers using butter in his coffee and tea. (15:45)Got mold in your coffee? Probably… (20:10)Tips for drinking coffee without feeling sick or having cognitive issues. (35:06)The algorithm of life. (45:20)“Your body believes things that aren’t true.” (54:28)Consciousness, mitochondria and how your body communicates way before you realize it. (1:00:21)A good reason to embrace reincarnation. (1:15:12)The karma of teaching people stuff that isn’t real: You’re just like a mass-murderer. (1:19:58)“I live in a world where, simultaneously, rational things are linear and they’re crazier than anything…” (1:32:58)Are you taking psychedelics to get high or to learn and heal yourself? (1:48:13)Even too much meditation may be harmful. (1:58:04)An eddy in time. (2:06:59)Finding the allegorical meaning versus the literal one may depend on how enlightened you are. (2:13:58) How you handle anger matters. (2:22:41)Why spiritual practices exist. (2:32:57)ResourcesPaul’s two-part appearance on Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Radio podcast on holistic health and belief systemsA New Kind of Science by Stephen WolframOn Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins and Sandra BlakesleeThe Bulletproof Diet and The Better Baby Book by Dave Asprey More resources for this episode are available on our website.Paul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Matt Maruca, founder of Ra Optics, specializes in blue light blocking glasses and advocates for the importance of natural sunlight for overall health. He discusses how modern indoor living harms our mitochondria and disrupts our circadian rhythms. Matt highlights the concept of light as a form of nutrition, sheds light on the effectiveness of most blue light glasses on the market, and reveals that sunlight exposure can boost testosterone production in men. He emphasizes practical steps for optimizing sunlight exposure for better health.

Do you treat tea as medicine? If not, you’ll probably change your mind as you listen to this delicious Living 4D conversation as Pique Tea founder Simon Cheng takes Paul on a journey that surveys the history and medicinal benefits of tea.Just for Living 4D listeners, save 5 percent on your purchase of Pique Tea at this link and use the discount code CHEK at checkout.Learn more about Simon and Pique Tea via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Show NotesSurgery for sleep apnea gone bad was a whole health wake-up call for Simon. (10:13)Are you drinking enough tea? (18:00)The worst quality of tea you can drink. (23:06)Chemistry affects the caffeine content of tea. (32:17)An important tip on preparing matcha tea. (43:38)“Everything you need is already inside.” (51:22)Tea: A history lesson. (1:01:21)Coffee versus tea. (1:07:22)Teas for stress management. (1:16:39)How tea may benefit your gut. (1:32:50)The effect of tea on hunger. (1:45:08)Using teas with breath work. (1:53:53)Do you have a tea-drinking protocol? (2:07:32)ResourcesCatechins and polyphenols in teaZig Zag Zen: Buddhism and Psychedelics by Allan Badliner and Alex GreyMolecules of Emotion by Candace PertThanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), BiOptimizers (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code paul10 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout) and Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout).As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Where we live, how and where we work and what we eat wield such harmful effects on our lives, the search for healthy solutions that really matter often feels like the proverbial needle in the haystack. They never end… Dr. Ibrahim Karim and Doreya Karim describe the many healing properties of BioGeometry that improve energetic balance and healing in this metaphysical Living 4D conversation.As a special offer for Living 4D listeners, save $75 on BioGeometry Foundation Training, an online course taught by Doreya and Laila Karim in November, by using the code CHEK75 when you register. Learn more about BioGeometry and the work of Ibrahim and Doreya at their website and on Facebook. Show NotesWhy were ancient civilizations built on top of each other in the same spot? (14:06)Minds of the first humans were right-brained and more in tune with the powers of nature. (20:02)A mysterious thank you message to Ibrahim. (28:37)The significance of Paul seeing Ibrahim and a cross. (39:13)The beginning of creation. (46:22)Did you know when you lose your train of thought, you’re in right-brain consciousness? (55:13)“We must acknowledge that electromagnetic radiation or the age of information is contributing to global warming.” (1:18:43)Using music to interact with divinity. (1:28:07)The difficulty of acquiring information in the left brain. (1:36:42)Near-death experiences and the tunnel between the left- and right-brain. (1:45:25)Healing through BioGeometry. (1:54:41)You can’t perform acupuncture or any energy treatments on people without taking the Earth into consideration. (2:05:53)Humans chase away replenishing life force when they build homes. (2:13:48)Ibrahim’s next book: The Physics of Quality. (2:25:48)Designing healthier classrooms for autistic children. (2:36:32)Using water from the Red Sea to grow sweet potatoes. (2:43:04)Farming practices and BioGeometry. (2:52:56)Differences between feng shui and BioGeometry. (3:01:06)BioGeometry products for the home and body. (3:13:07)Resources Back to a Future For Mankind and BioGeometry Signatures: Harmonizing the Body’s Subtle Energy Exchange With the Environment by Dr. Ibrahim KarimBioGeometry on GaiaTuning in to Nature by Philip CallahanMore resources for this episode are available on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using thThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Why would anyone with a very successful career as a Versace model walk away from a life of fame and fortune?Troy Casey chose health and healing over wealth and reclaimed his life, a journey that has continued to his recent remarriage to his wife in an ayahuasca ceremony.Troy describes his life and discusses his book, Ripped at 50, with Paul in this very manly Living 4D conversation. Just for Living 4D listeners buy Ripped at 50 and get Troy’s Stress Management Program for free at this link.Learn more about Troy Casey via social media on Facebook and Instagram.Show NotesTroy’s unconventional childhood. (7:13)“Most addictions are attempts to find safe love.” (15:12)Troy’s Certified Health Nut career was born in the Amazon with help from YouTube. (20:22)Troy confronts reality after his divorce. (30:11)Trying to be a Mr. Mom nearly broke Troy. (38:12)“What happens when you reach for the horizon?” (45:37)What led to Troy remarrying his wife in an ayahuasca ceremony. (1:00:56)Romancing the stone. (1:09:45)Never bring a woman to a men’s group. (1:23:13)Writing Ripped at 50. (1:31:25)“Everyone we despise is God.” (1:41:46)ResourcesFit For Life by Harvey and Marilyn DiamondNew Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John PerkinsThe Magician’s Way by William WhitecloudMoldy, a documentary by Dave AspreyThe Second Book of the Tao by Stephen MitchellThe Legend of Mick DodgeThanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), CHEK Golf Performance Specialist Online Training Program (save $100 on our course at checkout with this first access discount), BiOptimizers (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code paul10 at checkout) and Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout).As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

The life of Gary Crozier has been a harrowing one full of pain, numerous health challenges and 16 major surgeries. At any point along this journey, Gary could’ve stopped. Many people would’ve, but Gary isn’t just your average human.Gary describes his journey from painful to pain-free living and how he became a world-renowned trainer then developed PtEnhance, the first software tailored for the needs of health and fitness professionals and their clients, in this inspirational Living 4D conversation.As a special gift to Living 4D listeners, sign up for PtEnhance at this link and receive a free PtEnhance account for life that gives you access to all of this website’s many resources and tools for one trainer and two clients. Learn more about Gary’s work with PtEnhance via social media on Facebook.Show NotesGary went from being a “case study” to an award-winning personal trainer and CHEK Professional. (6:50)Sixteen major surgeries. (17:30)The origins of PtEnhance. (33:10)Are you open to synchronicities? (44:51)One of the biggest challenges fitness professionals face: Writing a program scientifically. (49:32)Rather than paying attention to pain you’re feeling, focus on where you’re not feeling it to survive. (1:05:14)The benefits of mitigating risks, having a plan B and managing your ego as a fitness professional. (1:17:52)Are you asking the right/better questions? (1:25:10)“What saved me: When I learned to say the business rather than my business. When I was saying my business, it owned me… .” (1:45:37)Success in life may be partly dictated by your ability to change and adapt. (1:54:10)Anger can be a positive emotion, if it prompts you to change. (2:02:35)ResourcesCrossbiteScanogramThe pinhole surgical techniqueThanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), CHEK Golf Performance Specialist Online Training Program (save $100 on our course at checkout with this first access discount), BiOptimizers (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code paul10 at checkout) and Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout).As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions fromThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Even athletes who achieve their greatest goal of competing in the Olympics can fall hard healthwise after their careers end due to a lifetime of unhealthy eating habits.Former Olympian Kris Buchanan shares her story from rise and fall to recovery and opening her GOODONYA Organic restaurant in Encinitas, Calif., in this foodie Living 4D conversation. Just for Living 4D listeners, try Kris’ HYDRATE, a certified organic electrolyte powder, and save 15 percent by using the promo code goodonyapaul at checkout.Follow Kris and GOODONYA on Facebook and Instagram.Show NotesKris thanks Sean Croxton for saving her life from a health crash. (7:44)Choosing organic foods is just a starting point. (17:11)How elite athletes were taught food is fuel: Eight McDonald’s pop-up restaurants fed some 10,000 athletes during the 1996 Olympics. (30:58)Did you know stevia was banned by the FDA until major food companies created their own versions? (45:09)“I’m dogmatic about not following a dogmatic diet. We’ve been yelled at every day by vegans for 20 years, and I’m over it.” (1:09:33)The myths about canola oil. (1:12:38)Electrolyte drinks: A symbol of everything that’s wrong with processed foods in one bottle. (1:34:32)The number one question Kris gets asked as a nutritionist: Can you go to the grocery store with me? (1:46:59)Is eating organic/biodynamic foods really cheaper and affordable in the long run? (1:53:35)The nocebo effect. (2:09:27)“Education is the only way you can learn how to live.” (2:17:11)Kris’ Coca-Cola tattoo on her ankle is a constant reminder about her journey to better health. (2:22:30)ResourcesSweet Misery: A Poisoned WorldThe Power of One by Bryce CourtenayThe Soil AssociationPaul’s Living 4D conversation with Michael JuddBeating The Food Giants by Paul StittYour Body’s Many Cries for Water by Fereydoon BatmanghelidjThe Living Soil and the Haughley Experiment by Lady Evelyn Barbara BalfourThanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout)Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

There’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen or heard about the work and philosophies of Dr. Zach Bush on YouTube videos or programs like the Rich Roll podcast.But what makes him lay awake at night thinking about how our planet and the human race is going to survive?Paul explores the deepest realms of Zach's philosophies that makes him worry about the world, his family and his grandchildren in this Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Zach’s work at his website and Farmer’s Footprint, and on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Living 4D listeners can save 15 percent on Zach’s ION*Biome line of products (excluding subscriptions) until July 28 by visiting this website and using the code CHEK1KS at checkout.Show NotesA trip to the Philippines changed Zack’s life mission and how he viewed allopathic medicine afterward. (10:07)“The scientific method is nothing more than a technique for exploring truth, but at no point is science a body of knowledge or truth…” (28:16)Zach’s bedrock spiritual philosophy: I am. (41:06)Homo sapiens: An adaptive species, not a stagnant one. (55:09)What’s the difference between a rishi and a reishi mushroom? (1:14:00)A quantum physics fellowship. (1:23:20)Healing relationships at death’s door. (1:36:32)Random event generators and the death of George Floyd. (1:40:15)Do humans have the raw potential to co-create something magnificent? (1:50:21)ResourcesZack’s articles co-written with Deepak Chopra on June 1 and June 8 in SF GateAntoine Béchamp vs. Louis PasteurThe work of J.R.R. Tolkien and John Archibald WheelerMycorrhizaSuperstring theoryThe Abdominal and Pelvic Brain by Byron RobinsonIntestinal Gardening for the Prolongation of Youth by James EmpringhamThanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Do you think you know everything you need to make sound decisions for the health and wellbeing of you and your family, even during a pandemic?Leslie Manookian shares her journey from the world of corporate investment services to becoming a homeopath, award-winning filmmaker, writer and health freedom advocate and what she’s uncovered about vaccines and COVID-19 in this Living 4D podcast. Learn more about Leslie’s work on her website, The Greater Good movie website and on social media via Facebook and GreaterGoodFilm.Show NotesLeslie faced a crisis of conscience and a moment of clarity while working in the corporate world of asset management. (11:28)“The choice between liberty and slavery: That’s the myth playing out today but people don’t realize it.” (29:16)The problem with masculine energy is one of culture, not of men. (43:46)Do you love your job or hate it? (1:09:13)Illness pulls Leslie from the corporate world to homeopathy. (1:15:30)Looking within to figure out what you really love to do with your life: A silver lining of the pandemic. (1:29:00)Are you living in a counter myth? (1:35:40)Wake up, show up and stand up and we can save ourselves and the world. (1:44:33)A virus: A massive matrix of information being shared among everyone and everything. (1:55:08)“One way to discover what’s true is to find out what you can’t talk about.” (2:05:26)The origins of modern medicine began with the Flexner Report in 1910. (2:11:51)Emergency medicine is different than taking care of our health every day. (2:27:27)The COVID-19 epidemic isn’t an exponential one according to Stanford’s Dr. Michael Levitt. (2:40:26)Knowledge is a powerful, empowering tool to combat fear. (2:48:34)9/11, shock and awe and the trauma response. (2:53:27)ResourcesNo God, No MasterNone Dare Call It Conspiracy by Gary Allen and Larry AbrahamDr. Rupert Sheldrake’s banned TED Talk on YouTubeHoxsey: The Quack Who Cured Cancer on YouTubePlanet of the Humans on YouTubeBurzynski: Cancer is Serious Business on VimeoMore resources for this episode are available on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Many of us already know about the amazing things Laird Hamilton has accomplished in the world of surfing and water sports… but what makes him really tick?How does he handle fear and the everyday challenges of life?Paul digs deep into Laird’s amazing life (did you know he’s appeared in a number of films?), his influences and why what makes you unique is good enough to compete in this career-spanning Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Laird on his website and via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out his line of superfoods on LairdSuperfood.com.Show NotesWorking on films can be really boring and difficult. (9:12)The “terrier way” helped Laird make a living out of his passion. (13:38)Patience: Laird’s biggest challenge. (22:29)Choosing a sustainable lifestyle for a lifetime over a trendier, temporary one. (36:21)Laird’s “never cake” philosophy. (48:20)“Fear and pain live together.” (1:08:59)Paul overcomes his fear of losing in the boxing ring. (1:17:55)Why do people watch horror films? (1:27:44)Feeling uncomfortable keeps you grounded in the present. (1:32:44)Ego: Our biggest asset and threat to mankind. (1:52:32)Your uniqueness is enough to compete with others. (2:16:35)Laird counts his wife, Gabby Reece, and Bally’s founder Don Wildman among his major influences. (2:27:10)The mechanism of breathing can help you better understand the spirit and soul. (2:44:13)Paul must balance the archetype of the hermit and staying connected to his family. (2:57:25)ResourcesLiferider: Heart, Body, Soul and Life Beyond the Ocean and Force of Nature by Laird HamiltonTake Every Wave: The Life of Laird HamiltonThe Art of Fear by Kristen UlmerThe Second Book of the Tao by Stephen MitchellLaird’s interview with Lewis Howes on the True Power of Breathing on YouTubeThanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), BiOptimizers (save 10 percent on your order by using the code PAUL10 at checkout) and Cymbiotika (save 15Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.