Rogue State of Mind

Is wild caught seafood better than farm raised? What do standard fish farms look like? How much has mercury increased in our oceans? Is it possible to get heavy metal and parasite free fish? What is the most humane method to harvest fish? Is caviar worth eating? James Arthur Smith, owner of Seatopia, answers all of these questions and shares his experience working directly with various aquaculture farms to source for his brand.  Order from Seatopia: https://seatopia.fish/ My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com/ 

Gerald Pollack is the world expert on Exclusion Zone or EZ water, also known as fourth phase water. His laboratory at the University of Washington studies the effects of EZ water on health and cell biology.  In this interview he describes the history of structured water,  his interactions with Gilbert Ling, what fourth phase or EZ water is, how its made, the effect of ultraviolet light on EZ water, the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on EZ water,  whether vortexing water does anything, his thoughts on deuterium depleted water, and more. Gerald’s website: https://www.pollacklab.org My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com

Dr Tyler Panzner, PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, discusses how genetic mutations affect vitamin D status. He explains the biphasic dose response curve, the importance of vitamin D signaling, and alternative supplements. The conversation also covers NAC supplements, melatonin demonization, and the benefits of lithium. They explore iron and ferritin levels, controversy over supplements, limitations of clinical trials, and personalized approaches. They touch on vitamin A requirements, borage oil benefits, and the use of lithium for stress and anxiety. Magnesium reactions, red light therapy, holistic health optimization, and genetic mutations' impact on essential oil shampoo are also discussed.

You may have heard that you are a "slow" or "fast" oxidizer of caffeine which determines how you respond to coffee and caffeine. Until now I never understood what it is we're after when we consume caffeine: is it energy or is it paraxanthine?  Shawn Wells, author of the Energy Formula and cofounder of Enfinity, breaks down the metabolite that is behind all of the health benefits of caffeine. Paraxanthine is still a stimulant  but its effects are smoother than caffeine, especially for us slow metabolizers, which according to one study is nearly 60% of us. He shares the current research on this fascinating alkaloid up to this point and I share my experience drinking the Update energy drink as a coffee replacement. Shawn's book: https://www.energyformula.com/ His website: https://shawnwells.com/ Try Update energy drink: https://drinkupdate.com/?snowball=BLACKBURN My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner: https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com/  

Adam Marafioti, founder of Lifeblud, discusses amino acid therapy and its uses. Topics include taurine deficiency and fat soluble vitamins, the relationship between theanine and GABA, supplementing aminos before sunlight exposure, and the importance of vitamins for mitochondrial health.

Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin and Avelox are antibiotics commonly used to treat or prevent serious bacterial infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis and urinary tract infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control statistics, American doctors wrote nearly 30 million fluoroquinolone antibiotic prescriptions in 2016.  A 2016 FDA safety review stated that fluoroquinolones are associated with disabling and potentially permanent serious side effects that can occur together. These side effects can involve the tendons, muscles, joints, nerves, and central nervous system. Fluoroquinolone toxicity can cause severe mitochondrial damage in the body. This condition is commonly misdiagnosed as lymes, MS, arthritis, fibromyalgia among others.  Kiley Woodland is a singer songwriter and recording artist and was opening for KISS with her band shortly before she was given cipro, one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics, which ended up causing such severe debilitating side effects it put her in a wheelchair.  Kiley has since started sharing her journey to educate others on the dark side of fluoroquinolone antibiotics that often no one is told about. In this episode she talks about how fluoroquinolones harm the cells, the "fluoroquinolone bomb going off", where genetics and nutrient deficiencies play in to a recovery plan, and the two most important minerals that are chelated out with fluoroquinolone toxicity. Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratethelittlewins/ Her upcoming website: www.celebratethelittlewins.com My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com/  

This is the sequel to the episode titled "Why I'm Moving Back to California". I talk about why we moved back and all of the things I missed with living in the forest versus the city. For those that are interested in going off grid, I give some advice from lessons that I've learned the hard way. I answer listener questions including: How to fly on planes and mitigate exposure to things that deteriorate our health, brown versus white rice, does drinking reverse osmosis water make you mineral deficient, top five things i'd recommend for overall better health, thoughts on EMF protection strategies, thoughts on vitamin D, and my latest areas of research. My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com/

In this Best Of show from the archives, Charles Barber joins us for the first time to share his wisdom about natural farming methods from the beginner level to advanced. We talk about whether supplements are necessary, recommended daily allowances, raw dairy, and gardening. I feel privileged to have maintained a greenhouse for a few months in a very hot climate and soon will have a chance to do it again in a cold climate. The learning experience is fun and rewarding. I consider Charles a mentor of mine in the space of farming and look forward to utilizing his recommendations to grow premium next level produce.  Order Crucial Four products: https://crucialfour.com/discount/QRZKZ5JTM2AC?rfsn=5235882.6431c8 My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com/

Fatigue, shortness of breath, coughing, brain fog, headaches, insomnia, lightheadedness, loss of taste and smell, depression, anxiety, digestive distress, joint pain, rashes, and changes in menstrual cycles are a few of the symptoms of long covid.  Shawn Bean calls it “the pandora’s box” because it brings to the surface underlying chronic issues that have been dormant for years. In this episode he explains how nutrient deficiencies can often be a root cause of disease, the mechanism of how UV light can improve gut health, the importance of B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin E, mycotoxosis, H Pylori, the relationship between covid and endotoxin, and more. Work with Shawn: email matrixhealthwell@gmail.com My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com/

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, also known as NAD+, is found in every cell in the body and is a coenzyme thats required for generating energy. Intravenous NAD helped Dr Anthony Gustin recover from mold illness but they were uncomfortable, so he created electrically powered NAD patches under his brand ION Layer. You get a slow release of NAD into the bloodstream all day long without the nausea and time requirement of an IV. In this episode we also talk about ketosis and polyunsaturated fatty acids. I ask his thoughts about living in northern latitudes (as he just moved to Oregon), eating seasonally and locally, cold exposure, sugar, homesteading, and more. Dr Anthony Gustin's website: https://dranthonygustin.com/ His podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1341848099 My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by George Henner https://georgehenner.bandcamp.com/