The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Explore the world of acupuncture and pain management with renowned coach and acupuncturist Mike Guadango. In this episode, Dr. Erik Korem explores the ancient practice of acupuncture, its origins, and the science behind it. Mike shares his expertise on using acupuncture for pain management, discussing the multifactorial nature of pain and the importance of a holistic approach to treatment. Discover: The history and different sects of acupuncture How acupuncture needles enhance proprioception and manipulate fascia Mike's integrated approach to pain management and training Strategies for addressing chronic pain and acute injuries The psychological aspects of pain and the power of the mind Whether you're an athlete, coach, or simply seeking to optimize your health, this episode will provide invaluable insights into the world of acupuncture and pain management. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Connect with Mike on his website Freak Strength, Instagram, Twitter   Quotable moments: "The needles, in my opinion, are almost a way to enhance proprioception." - Mike Guadango "If anyone tells you it's anything other than guess and check, they're selling you something, they're liars because it's all it is. And my guessing is just decent. It's better. Because I've guessed a lot. I have a lot of data." - Mike Guadango "For me to get everything released, it's like onions. You need to peel layer by layer by layer." - Mike Guadango "If I can get someone from chronic pain from a six to a five in a single session, it's a huge win." - Mike Guadango ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the game-changing benefits of collagen protein for joint health, injury prevention, and overall wellness. Sean Lake, co-founder of BUBS Naturals, shares his personal journey of eliminating chronic pain and optimizing his health in his 50s by strategically supplementing with collagen. Learn the ideal dosage and timing to maximize results, and get bonus tips on staying fit and mentally sharp as a busy entrepreneur. You'll learn: How collagen supplementation can reduce joint pain and enhance mobility Collagen's effects on tendons, skin, hair and nails Ideal serving sizes and how to time doses for best results Sean's secrets to maintaining a consistent and fun fitness routine in your 50s How to develop mental fitness practices to manage stress and negative self-talk Use the code BLUEPRINT to save 20% on BUBs products. Use this link to save $ → BUBs Link Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Follow BUBs on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram Quotable moments: "There's no way I'm going to market with a product, with my best friend's name on the jar, without it being the absolute best in class." - Sean Lake "I learned about NSF for sport...And everyone said, 'Hey, that's the highest standard. That's the gold.'" - Sean Lake on pursuing rigorous third-party certification "If you can pass NSF for sport certification, then you've got a great quality product." - Sean Lake "It's so worth it, man. Like when you've got that energy...to bring your A game? It's there for you." - Sean Lake on the benefits of prioritizing health through collagen and fitness   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Blueprint, I dive into the critical importance of character and why it matters more than ever in today's world. Join me as I explore: Why history remembers and reveres people of great character The three key elements of developing strong character How the etymology of the word "character" relates to leaving a unique imprint If you want to strengthen your character or become a leader that others will follow, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover why character is the foundation of a life well-lived and how you can start prioritizing it today. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Quotable moments: "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." - John Wooden "People follow character. You want to follow a leader with character." - Dr. Erik Korem "A person of character has like etching in them. It's like an imprint that can't go away. And the only way you develop that is by doing hard things and sticking to your values in the process." - Dr. Erik Korem   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to retire in 10 years or less? Financial expert Ryan D Lee says it's not only possible, it's "crazy easy" if you follow the right principles. In this game-changing episode, Ryan shares the two-sentence playbook for achieving financial freedom: make more than you spend and invest the difference wisely. He explains the critical difference between speculating and investing, and why positioning your money to work with economic forces like inflation can make you wealthy almost despite yourself. Discover: The simple two-sentence playbook for retiring in 10 years or less Why speculating is gambling, not investing (and how to tell the difference) How to make inflation work for you instead of against you The two ways you can fail at achieving financial freedom (and how to avoid them) Why buying and holding the right assets is the key to surprising wealth Ryan’s Webinar & Retirement Calculator: Ryan’s Retirement Calculator: Wealth Outside of Wall Street Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free     Quotable moments: "The path to financial freedom is crazy easy. It is so dang easy. It's two sentences. You want the two sentence playbook here? Yes. Okay. Here we go. It's make more than you make more than you spent. That's number one." - Ryan D Lee "If you are putting your money in something that you don't control, If you are putting your money where you're hoping that it's going to go up in value and you have no control over that outcome, you are actually not investing. You are gambling. You are speculating." - Ryan D Lee "There are financial factors inside of our economy that we just all take for granted now. These four factors are interest rates, taxes, inflation, and opportunity cost. And depending on how your money is positioned, okay, depending on where you put your money, these forces, which exist for every single person, they're either working for you or they're actually helping you get wealthy or they're working against you." - Ryan D Lee "As long as you have a principle-based approach and a good supporting financial system, and I would also say community around you, it is all – I've never seen it – it's impossible to lose. You are going to wake up 10 years from now and this is how my mentor said it, you will wake up and your wealth will surprise you." - Ryan D Lee   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the game-changing benefits of collagen protein for joint health, injury prevention and overall wellness. Sean Lake, co-founder of BUBS Naturals, shares his personal journey of eliminating chronic pain and optimizing his health in his 50s by strategically supplementing with collagen. Learn the ideal dosage and timing to maximize results, and get bonus tips on staying fit and mentally sharp as a busy entrepreneur. You'll learn: How collagen supplementation can reduce joint pain and enhance mobility Collagen's effects on tendons, skin, hair and nails Ideal serving sizes and how to time doses for best results Sean's secrets to maintaining a consistent and fun fitness routine in your 50s How to develop mental fitness practices to manage stress and negative self-talk Use the code BLUEPRINT to save 20% on BUBs products. Use this link to save → BUBs Link Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Follow BUBs on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram Quotable moments: "I got out of bed for the first time in years, totally pain-free." - Sean Lake on the profound impact of collagen supplementation "If you supplement with collagen and you've got a good vitamin C source in your life, you are amplifying your body's production of collagen." - Sean Lake "At 53 years old, I've been doing CrossFit for 15 years. I just will cook up these ideas in my head...and I'll just make something up." - Sean Lake    ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you misinterpreting your heart rate variability (HRV) data? In this episode, I share my recent experience with HRV spikes and reveal why they might not always be a positive health indicator. Learn how to accurately interpret your HRV data and make informed decisions about your health and performance. Discover: The true meaning behind HRV spikes and drops When an HRV spike is a positive sign and when it's not How to respond to HRV spikes during stressful periods The importance of context when interpreting HRV data Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free   Quotable moments: "Research does suggest that high HRV is generally associated with good cardiovascular health, improved survival rates in certain patient populations, better overall health conditions, and it should be increasing over time with proper exercise and mental fitness interventions." - Dr. Erik Korem "If you looked at the wearables, the wearables were telling me, 'Eric, life is great. Go crush it.' That would be bad advice to take." - Dr. Erik Korem "The spikes are also an indicator of overtraining, overdoing it, and your body saying it's time to get a break." - Dr. Erik Korem   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you trapped in the corporate rat race, trading your life for a paycheck? In this powerful episode, financial expert Ryan D Lee shares his personal journey of climbing the corporate ladder, only to realize he was sacrificing everything that truly mattered. After a health scare with his son and watching his retirement accounts plummet in 2008, Ryan had a wake-up call. He discovered that net worth means nothing; what matters is how much income your assets produce. Discover: Why trading your life for a paycheck is a losing game The critical mindset shift from net worth to cash flow How to determine how much income your assets need to generate Why financial freedom is a lifestyle, not a retirement destination The power of investing for consistency, predictability, and rising income streams Ryan’s Resources: Wealth Outside of Wall Street Book Erik for your next event Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free   Quotable moments: "I realized at this moment, after my 401k dropped like a rock, I was left with about 28,000 in my account. And I did contemplate quitting at that moment because I didn't want to be on the road. I didn't want to live in a different state than my family. I wanted to be that husband that I kept telling myself one day I'll become." - Ryan D Lee "My net worth means nothing. What actually matters is how much income my assets produce. I only owned four months of my time after five years in the corporate world." - Ryan D Lee "If that's true, then the objective of savings is to understand money enough to buy our life, i.e., our time back." - Ryan D Lee "I believe financial freedom – it's a lifestyle. It's not a destination like retirement. It's a lifestyle." - Ryan D Lee   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Todd Kashdan, a leading psychology professor and author of The Art of Insubordination, dives into the science of resilience and grit. He discusses how to stay committed to meaningful goals despite setbacks, emphasizing the importance of editing life narratives. Todd shares insights on how our personalities influence motivations and offers practical strategies to harness them. He encourages viewing challenges as just minor hurdles in our larger stories, ultimately fueling passion and purpose in overcoming adversity.

Can combining early time-restricted eating with daily caloric restriction supercharge your blood sugar control? In this episode, I dive into a recent study by Zaman and colleagues that compared the effects of early time-restricted eating + calorie restriction & calorie restriction alone on continuous glucose levels in obese adults. The findings may surprise you and reshape your approach to optimizing metabolic health. Discover: The critical importance of maintaining stable blood glucose levels Surprising results on the impact of adding eTRE to DCR Key factors to focus on for improving blood sugar control Insights on the role of calorie restriction and weight loss Practical tips for finding a sustainable approach that works for you Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Paper: The effects of early time restricted eating plus daily caloric restriction compared to daily caloric restriction alone on continuous glucose levels     Quotable moments: "Maintaining a stable blood glucose level is critical for your heart and vascular system. It prevents nerve damage, vision problems, and chronically elevated blood sugar can negatively impact brain function, crush your energy levels, and make you really moody." - Dr. Erik Korem "When the researchers analyzed the data, they found there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of changes in average glucose levels, glucose variability, or insulin sensitivity over 12 weeks." - Dr. Erik Korem "If you need to lose weight, start with a calorie deficit. And then if eating in a condensed timeframe helps you control your appetite, helps you put some guardrails up, or helps with not having low HRV at night and having an elevated heart rate, then do it." - Dr. Erik Korem   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your retirement plan setting you up for failure? In this eye-opening episode, financial expert Ryan D Lee reveals the harsh truth about traditional retirement planning and why it's not working for most people. Ryan shares his personal journey of following all the rules, only to watch his retirement accounts get cut in half during the 2008 financial crisis. He explains how the current system is stacked against you and why "savers are losers" in today's economy. Discover: Why the traditional retirement plan is failing most people The biggest risk you face in uncertain economic times How to determine how much money you really need to retire Why playing the "average" game won't lead to above-average results The crucial question you must answer before taking money out of your portfolio Ryan’s Retirement Calculator: Wealth Outside of Wall Street Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free     Quotable moments: "Today, 71 percent of people who are saving for the future, this idea of retirement, they're using the markets. And if we just zoom back a little bit, over the last 20 plus years, the market has basically been flat." - Ryan D Lee "When you're saving into a vehicle, when you're saving into a system that by default is stacked against you, you're inevitably putting yourself in a game that you cannot win." - Ryan D Lee "According to the New York Times, 49 percent of the coveted middle class – these are the people that likely have done everything right – 49 percent of them are on pace to retire not just a little bit less off than they started off with. They are at on pace to retire at or near poverty." - Ryan D Lee ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.