The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

This is the second episode on the science of fasting with Dr. Krista Varady, a leading researcher in intermittent fasting and a Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois, Chicago. With over 15 years of experience in studying fasting, Dr. Varady shares her insights on autophagy, the impact of fasting on hormones, and the potential lifespan benefits of intermittent fasting. In this episode, you'll discover: • The science behind autophagy and its occurrence in humans during fasting. • The impact of caloric restriction on hormones, specifically androgens. • The potential effects of intermittent fasting on lifespan. • The challenges in interpreting scientific literature and the importance of responsible science communication. • The truth about fasting products and their claims. Follow. Dr. Varady on Instagram Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Watch The BluePrint on YouTube Quotable moments: 20:29: “Basically [autophagy] is when your body doesn't have any nutrients coming in and your body doesn't have to release all this insulin to process like blood sugar and all this stuff, your body kind of has a chance to like look inward on itself and clean itself up.” 21:02: *“So what starts happening is it, it kind of finds like misbehaving cell. Like cell components that are like just kind of dying or just old and then it kind of just recycles them or just completely gets rid of them. So it's kind of like a renewal mechanism.” 23:16 “Like, I get companies all the time are asking me like, you know, they're trying to make these autophagy products, and I'm like, no, sorry, I'm not interested. I just don't think we have enough information about this. You know, all the questions I was saying, like how much protein, like what should we put in the shake? Like, so we can call it an autophagy shake. And I was like, just don't do that.”* 26:20 “I'd say intermittent fasting either has like no effect usually on, on reproductive hormones, but it may actually benefit people with PCOS. But results are still to come.” 28:49 “So right now we only have like a couple studies in rodent models showing that are very similar to what we're seeing with the calorie restriction data. Like if you restrict yourself or a by like 20% of energy needs, they'll live 20% longer. If you restrict them by 30%, they'll live 30% longer up until I think a max of 30%. It's kind of like this mirroring effect. None of that's been shown in humans though.” 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.

Dive into the world of positivity with Dr. Paul Jenkins, a professional psychologist, speaker, author, and YouTube host with over 30 years of experience. In this episode of The BluePrint, Dr. Paul shares his unique perspective on positivity and how it can transform your personal, family, and professional lives. With his book, "Pathological Positivity," he challenges the conventional understanding of positivity and presents a compelling case for choosing a positive position, regardless of circumstances. As a father and a family coach, Dr. Paul also shares his insights on creating a joyful family culture and raising mature, responsible adults. In this episode, you'll discover: The concept of "Pathological Positivity." How to choose positivity regardless of circumstances. The importance of creating a positive family culture. The principles of effective family coaching. The role of positivity in personal and professional growth. Get a free digital copy Portable Positivity Check out Live On Purpose Central Follow Dr. Paul on YouTube, Instagram, & FaceBook Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: 39:47 “[Pathological] means disordered disconnected from reality. Crazy. When someone's pathological, right? But it also means compulsively driven. Like when we use it in the phrase pathological liar, okay? They just can't stop. It's like they, they know better, but they just have this compulsion almost to do it, right? 40:18 “It sounds crazy to consider what I'm proposing here, that you can choose a positive position no matter what your circumstances are. That sounds crazy. It does, but it's also going to the compulsively driven, it's a dogged determination to purposefully. Opt for the positive from a plethora of possible perceptions. You just do it on purpose.” 46:11: “But Live On Purpose Central is where we bring everybody together. I'm there every week doing. Personal coaching with whoever wants to raise their hand and come on the camera.” 46:26: “But the cool thing about group coaching like that is your brain is gonna see it in someone else before you see it in yourself. And so your brain is gonna hand you everything that you need, even if you're not raising your hand and coming off the camera.” 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 transformative power of movement in this enlightening episode of The Blueprint. Our guest, Kelly McGonigal, is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. In this episode, she delves into the profound impact of physical activity on our mental and emotional well-being. From the euphoria of the runner's high to the communal joy of dancing, Kelly explores how movement shapes our experience of life, happiness, and personal growth. In this episode, you'll learn: How physical activity enhances happiness and life satisfaction. The science behind the runner's high and the role of endocannabinoids. The impact of music on our performance during exercise. How movement can be a tool for surviving hard times and fostering resilience. The fascinating role of muscles as endocrine organs, releasing beneficial chemicals during exercise. Watch Kelly’s TED Talk - How to Make Stress Your Friend Learn more about Kelly, her books, and book her for a speaking engagement Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: 18:01: “People who are more physically active through any form of recreation, sport, or exercise, they're happier in every way. You can measure, they have more love, more gratitude, more confidence, more meaning in life. And I think it's because, when you look at the activities that most of us are drawn to, they either bring out what is best in us, you know, our courage, our creativity, our competitiveness, our persistence.” - Kelly McGonigal 20:09: “Every form of movement has a parallel to some sort of recreational or spiritual drug. You know, movement gives you an opportunity to tap into the brain's natural capacity to give you chemicals that make you feel good, that make you confident, that help you connect with other people that give you hope.” - Kelly McGonigal 20:30 “You mentioned endocannabinoids and the runner's high. That's one type of exercise high, and it turns out that if you engage in moderate-intensity movement continuously for about 20 minutes, your brain releases more endocannabinoids. And that along with things like dopamine and adrenaline. That gives you a very specific sense of feeling powerful and also loving.” - Kelly McGonigal 23:01 “Music gives you an endorphin rush and an extra hit of dopamine and adrenaline. So listening to music that you love enhances any exercise high. And also enhances, um, the bonding effect. Music also makes us feel more connected to others.” - Kelly McGonigal 24:53 “If you listen to music, You are going to require less oxygen to do the same amount of work. It's, it's kind of magical. It can help you be faster, it can help you be stronger. It makes hard things feel less effortful and also more enjoyable.” - Kelly McGonigal  32:25 “It's like you have a pharmacy in your muscles and they can create all these chemicals that, that improve your heart health, that boost immune function, that kill cancer cells that make your bones stronger. It's amazing. And some of these chemicals actually target the brain and your muscles wait for movement to release them. - Kelly McGonigal 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.

Renowned Registered Dietitian and Human Performance Coach, Pratik Patel, discusses a breakthrough weight loss protocol that combines intermittent energy restriction and resistance training for fat loss while maintaining muscle mass. Results from a study show that both continuous and intermittent caloric deficits can result in similar fat loss, but intermittent fasting leads to better muscle preservation. The importance of individualizing the protocol, incorporating resistance training, and ensuring adequate protein intake is emphasized. The discussion also covers listening to your body, avoiding burnout, and the use of smartwatch data analysis tools for weight loss.

Do you feel your priorities are out of order? Dr. Paul Jenkins dives into the significance of understanding our 7 key relationships and the order they need to be in to create meaningful connections, find balance, and live a more fulfilling life. Discover practical tips for nurturing our relationship with our creator or higher power, ourselves, investing in our spousal connection, fostering harmonious dynamics with family and community, and cultivating a healthy relationship with money and possessions. Get a free digital copy Portable Positivity Check out Live On Purpose Central Follow Dr. Paul on YouTube, Instagram, & FaceBook Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: 27:28: “We've got creator, self, spouse, children, extended family, other people outside of your family and things. Those are our seven key relationships, and I believe they come in that order of priority if there are some that are missing or not.” 28:39: “I hear people talk about God. But it all has this kind of unifying meaning of a higher power that creates purpose. And if we understand our source, It helps us to navigate all of the complexities of our life because it gives us meaning and purpose.” 32:30 “And this is why there are so many different religions and other philosophical practices out there as people try to gain purpose and meaning for life. You know, those classic questions, why am I here and where did I come from and where am I going? Right? I mean there are existential questions that I think drive all of the other key relationships.” 35:09 “And it's so interesting to me that two people can come together, love each other enough to reproduce, and then. When they split, there's a process that happens in the mind. It comes from cognitive dissonance.” 37:23 “So you get yourself in a good place, and then you step up to creation mode with that energy of gratitude for the rich, abundant marriage that you have. You take that energy to creation mode. Now how can we up upgrade this?” 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.

Feeling overwhelmed by stress and struggling to cope? Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist, Stanford University lecturer, and best-selling author of "The Willpower Instinct" and "The Upside of Stress,” shares practical strategies for making stress work in your favor and tools for personal well-being. She discusses the benefits of stress, emphasizing that it can enhance human abilities such as courage, learning, compassion, and joy. Kelly also shares how stress is a preparation mechanism and proposes taking a more accepting attitude towards it. We discuss reframing stress as excitement, anchoring actions in personal values, and the importance of human connection during stress. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with a pioneer in "science-help" who has changed how we approach stress management and mental health. Watch Kelly’s TED Talk - How to Make Stress Your Friend Learn more about Kelly, her books, and book her for a speaking engagement Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community   Quotable moments: "Stress can activate your capacity for every human strength from courage, the capacity to learn and grow, compassion for other people, even joy." - Kelly McGonigal "Stress is our brain and our body preparing us to do something effortful." - Dr. Alex Auerbach from Erik "When you take a more accepting attitude towards stress, stress is part of life, and also this positive mindset towards stress, that it can bring out what's good in you...people just cope better." - Kelly McGonigal "The things that cause us the most stress are often the things that are most important to us...when you bring to mind your values in a moment of stress, it's a very real resource, that can allow you to view the stress that you're going through as an opportunity to choose your values." - Kelly McGonigal "One of the great stress mindset techniques or strategies is to bring to mind your values in a moment of stress...The things that cause us the most stress are often the things that are most important to us...the roles, the relationships, the goals that we're striving for, they're gonna be the things that cause the most stress, and that also provide the most meaning." - Kelly McGonigal 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.

Dr. Krista Varady, a Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois, has published over 100 articles on intermittent fasting for weight loss and metabolic disease reduction. As one of the top researchers in the field, Dr. Krista provides insight into the truth about intermittent fasting (aka time-restricted eating). Is it a magic bullet for weight loss or simply the result of constrained eating windows that lead to weight loss and improved health outcomes? Follow. Dr. Varady on Instagram Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 1 Quotable moments: 00:36: “Intermittent fasting is really just a period of like eating and then a period of not eating. So it's something that we do almost like when we go to sleep at night and stop eating and then wake up and start eating again.” 2:53: “Just by limiting your window to like six or eight hours per day, that naturally reduces energy intake by anywhere from like, Three to 600 calories per day. So it kind of has like a built-in calorie restriction, which is on par with like daily calorie restriction diets.” 04:09: “Our bodies are like really insulin sensitive in the mornings, so our ability to like put away sugar is really good right when we wake up and then it gets worse over the course of the day. 15:37: *“With time-restricted eating, we do see a bit of muscle loss, but it's the same amount that you'd see with any diet. People are a bit worried that intermittent fasting like increases muscle loss, but it doesn't. You basically just lose whatever you lose with typical calorie restriction.” 16:17: “[People] can do two things or a combination of doing resistance training, so like weightlifting can help, any weight-bearing activity really helps. And then particularly combining that with like a higher protein diet.* 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.

This is a classic episode with Clint Bruce. Clint is a former Navy Special Warfare Officer and a graduate of the US Naval Academy, where he was a decorated athlete. As a Navy SEAL, Clint deployed with three platoons during the Global War on Terrorism. In this episode, we discuss how to pursue being elite by using Clint’s model for reloading. Clint also unpacks the 5 pursuits of a high performer and the difference between being elite and being an elitist. Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Get Early Access to the AIM7 Beta App 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 podcast, three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author and keynote speaker, Carmine Gallo, shares insights from Jeff Bezos on how a leader's clear vision is crucial for success. As the keeper of the vision, leaders need to create a North Star for their company and employees. With examples from Amazon's success, Carmine explains how a shared vision and values ensure everyone is on board. With over 40 translated books and experience working with brands like Intel, Google, and Walmart, Carmine is a trusted expert in leadership. Tune in to learn how to rally your team around a shared vision and achieve success.   Buy The Bezos Blueprint Follow Carmine on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, or TikTok Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Get Early Access to the AIM7 Beta App Episode 3 Quotable moments: 00:36: “People forget that Jeff Bezo started by himself, and then eventually, he opened or started Amazon with 10 people. So it did start as a small company and he had to encourage stakeholders and investors and partners and employees to rally around a vision. So that's what I learned from Bezos and other exceptional leaders, that we all need a North star.” 01:56: “[Jeff Bezos] really had to make sure that everybody involved with building that company was aware that things had to be super simple, easy to use, and gave customers a sense of trust so it would make sense that the vision was Earth's most customer-centric company.” 05:49: “When you walked into a meeting with Jeff Bezos, everyone who's worked with him will tell you this. There's an empty chair in the room. What does the empty chair symbolize? The empty chair symbolizes the most important voice in the room, the person who is not there, and that's the customer. What would the customer think of your idea? How would that idea simplify their life? How would it make them better?" 06:31: "Whether it's a household company, whether it's a sports team, whether it's a startup or an organization, or a department, someone has to be the keeper of the vision because people need to be led." 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.

Do you struggle to control your emotions? Dr. Paul Jenkins, a professional psychologist with over 30 years of experience, joins us to share his expertise on mastering our emotions. He explains how we can learn to respond rather than react to changing circumstances. In this episode, Dr. Jenkins breaks down the mechanics of our thoughts and emotions. He discusses the two interconnected processes of evaluation and creation, which shape our overall positivity. By understanding these processes, we can gain self-control over our emotions and better navigate life's challenges. Dr. Jenkins is a renowned speaker, author, and trainer with a Ph.D. and years of practical and clinical experience. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation on the fascinating realm of emotions. Get a free digital copy Portable Positivity Check out Live On Purpose Central Follow Dr. Paul on YouTube, Instagram, & FaceBook Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 2 Quotable moments: 17:45: “If you compare what you've got to something better, you're gonna feel worse. If you compare what you've got to something worse, you're gonna feel better. About what you've got. This isn't rocket science. It is psychological science.” 19:03: “Evaluation is where we judge. Creation is about what is to be, and that doesn't exist yet. We haven't created it yet. It hasn't yet come to pass.” 20:37 “Anxiety is defined by our imagination of worse things to come, and it creates a fight or flight response in our body because we're, we're in danger and our brain is there to keep us safe and then to prove us right?” 21:41: ”You're always right about how you feel, how you feel is 100% consistent with the way your brain is doing these two processes, evaluation and creation.” 23:54: ”Creation mode and creation starts with discontent, which is not a pleasant emotion, but it's the only thing that will get a creator moving forward. Mm. Discontent is the starting point for a creation process.” 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.