The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Are you struggling to break through a weight loss plateau? In this episode, Pratik Patel, a Health and Performance Coach, and Registered Dietitian, shares his plan for adjusting caloric intake and evaluating health habits to keep the progress going. With over 20 years of experience studying nutrition, fitness, recovery, and the interplay between these and health and performance, Patel has implemented his knowledge with athletes in the team setting, including as an Assistant Coach with the New York Giants. Pratik also works with high-performing entrepreneurs and VCs. Follow Pratik on Twitter & Instagram Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 3 Quotable moments: 19:22: “The unfortunate thing about the body is there is no linear path to gaining, uh, to losing weight, to gaining muscle. It's, there are gonna be times where the body has to adjust. It has to get used to what you're doing, and then it allows for the chance to reevaluate.” 20:15: “Don't completely change what you've been doing and go to another plan and jump ship because it's just a good time to assess, to say, okay, when I'm in a caloric deficit, my body is stressed. You know, metabolism does start to decrease, especially if you are losing weight.” 25:04: “I think increasing walking or increasing steps is probably one of the best things to do too. So if the diet's in check, exercise is in check, and you don't wanna add in any extra sessions because we know that that's not the best way to go about stimulating those adaptations, walking is probably the best thing to do.” 28:12: “We never wanna look at anything from an acute perspective. We wanna zoom out. And if we do what we need to do over time, it's gonna go in the direction we want it to. It's just never super easy. It's never gonna be perfect.” 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.

Are you struggling with weight loss and cravings? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Pakulski, a world-renowned expert on improving physical fitness and physique enhancement, to discuss strategies for overcoming these obstacles and optimizing your internal state. As the CEO of the Muscle Intelligence Brand, host of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and creator of MI40, Ben has helped millions of students, coaches, and trainers transform their bodies and build thriving coaching businesses. With a proven track record as an IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, finishing top 10 in the prestigious Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics for 6 consecutive years and competing in the Mr. Olympia Contest, Ben is the go-to authority on physique optimization and lifestyle integration. Learn more about Ben & his podcast and programs at muscleintelligence.com Follow Ben on Instagram & Facebook Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 3 Quotable moments: 41:16: “So sometimes when we're getting pulled into the desire to do something unconsciously, it's from a place of fear or you know, safety or just like mindlessness.” 43:44: “We can learn to, to create a specific state, at will and recall it. Any state is always accessible to us. Joy, happiness, satisfaction, gratitude, they're all right there. So why not in that moment of despair, which is often what it is, why people reach for food or reach for something to change their state, why not just call it back?” 43:44: “We can learn to, to create a specific state, at will and recall it. Any state is always accessible to us. Joy, happiness, satisfaction, gratitude, they're all right there. So why not in that moment of despair, which is often what it is, why people reach for food or reach for something to change their state, why not just call it back?” 48:03: “One of the flips I made with pain is like, pain is, it's just like cold pain is just information. Like, is it painful or is it just information? It's like, yeah, I can, I can just sit with this and realize it's just my body telling me something. So, I want to create the association of this thing is bad or do I just wanna be like, no, I just feel something there. Not good or bad, it's just information.” 50:42: “I have this kind of theory or belief that people who are most, uh, happy in life, people who are most successful in life are the ones who are just willing to go and step into their fears.” 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 happiness really a choice, or is true joy something outside of your control? Dr. Paul Jenkins, a positive psychologist, speaker, author, and trainer with over 30 years of experience, tackles this topic head-on. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jenkins shares empowering techniques to help you take control and increase your happiness. By understanding your metacognition, practicing mindfulness, and cultivating awareness of your thoughts, you can unlock powerful positive psychology processes to cultivate a productive thought life. Dr. Jenkins is a leading authority in his field, with a Ph.D. and practical and clinical experience to back up his advice. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and take control of your happiness today. 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 1 Quotable moments: 01:00: “Now cognition means thinking basically, but metacognition is a higher level. It's thinking about thinking. And once we go to that level, it creates a new opportunity for us to actually experience choice.” 01:19: “Metacognition creates a space in that space is where choice exists. So until we start thinking about our thinking, we're just gonna default to whatever our programming already is. And either you run your thoughts or your thoughts run you.” 05:26 “In your own mind, and there are exercises and practices that you can do that actually increase your skills in going there. And, you know, like meditation practices for example, that it, that's a classic example of tuning into what's actually going on in your mind. And it, it allows you to quiet it down a little bit.” 06:45 “The natural state of our mind is peace. And a lot of people don't notice that because there's so much noise in there all the time. You know this, this thought, and that thought, and you're going over everything and it pulls us into depression and anxiety. If we get too focused on things that have happened in the past, that kind of leads us to depression. If we get too focused on what's coming, that leads to anxiety.” 10:10 “Well, choice is kind of a double-edged sword. It does give you power, but now you also carry the responsibility. I mean, seriously, if happiness is a choice and I'm not happy, that feels like a bit of a burden.” 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 experiencing digestive issues or excessive fatigue? You might be suffering from leaky gut syndrome. In this episode, Human Performance Coach and Registered Dietitian Pratik Patel breaks down what leaky gut is, how it happens, and what you can do about it through simple diet changes and stress reduction. With over 20 years of experience transforming athletes' health and bodies, Pratik offers valuable insights into leaky gut syndrome and practical steps to prevent its onset. As the former Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New York Giants, Pratik is an expert in all things nutrition, hydration, supplementation, sleep, and recovery related to health and performance. Tune in to this informative discussion to learn how you can take proactive measures to ensure the well-being of your gut and overall health. Follow Pratik on Twitter & Instagram Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 2 Quotable moments: 12:41: “[Leaky Gut] is the underlying cause is what's affecting the intestinal permeability in our gut, in our ability to make sure that we're digesting the right foods and we're not letting things through to get to the bloodstream that are negatively gonna affect us.” 13:23: “If we're super stressed, we're not eating very well, we eat poorly, we take a lot of medications, alcohol, drugs, that's gonna affect intestinal permeability to where it can't ward off what these pathogens and molds and mycotoxins and things that potentially would be blocked and not allowed through inside.” 14:21: “It's this interesting interplay between our environment, our health, our digestion, our intestines, and the health of the gut.” 18:06: "The consumption of glutamine through foods with their supplementation, and does it have a positive response in helping heal or keep the, you know, intestinal junction nice and tight and it is pushing that direction.” 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 maintain a lean, healthy, and muscular body as you age? Ben Pakulski, one of the leading experts on physique optimization for people over 35, joins the BluePrint to share his six pillars of wellness, including moving, eating, breathing, thinking, sleeping, and the environment, to help you achieve a harmonious balance from the inside out. As the CEO of Muscle Intelligence and a former professional bodybuilder, Ben's program has transformed the bodies and minds of millions of students, coaches, and trainers. Don't miss out on his invaluable insights for living your best life. Learn more about Ben & his podcast and programs at muscleintelligence.com Follow Ben on Instagram & Facebook Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 2 Quotable moments: 23:22: “So move, eat, breathe, think, sleep, and the environment in which I do them, those are the six things that I have the greatest influence over, right?” 33:38: “I think everyone would benefit from is paying attention to inflammation. Like what causes inflammation in your body. I think that's the first door or the first lens through which we make decisions. And what's inflammatory for me may not be inflammatory for you.” 34:09: “People think that nutrition is just what I consume, and while that's one step in the process, well what about what I digest, absorb, and assimilate. There's three more levels.” 33:53 “So first thing is don't screw that process up, right? So if, if I'm eating something that, you know, tastes good in my mouth, but I know it's causing havoc in my digestive tract, everything else that goes in is gonna be, you're gonna have mal absorption issues.” 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. Kien Vuu, triple board-certified MD and performance and longevity expert aims to help people reclaim their health by sharing the five essential pillars for vitality that we all can use. He provides insights on mental health and taking control of our thoughts. Additionally, he explains how to leverage the Thrive State methodology to optimize testosterone levels in men and the potential benefits of using bioidentical hormone therapy to extend longevity in women. Purchase the book - Thrive State Follow Dr. V on Instagram & YouTube Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 2 Quotable moments: 22:42: "So if you're constantly focused on things you can't have, things you can't control, those types of things, if you're focused there, You're gonna prime your body to think that you are in a stressful state, that there's a sabertooth tiger after you and drive inflammation and lower your immune system." 23:05: “You can’t actually control all your thoughts. However, you can control the flashlight. Which thoughts do you wanna focus on? Which thoughts do you want to actually amplify?” 23:39: “We know that the emotions of love, of gratitude, of connection, of joy, of murth, creativity, all those positive celebratory emotions, gratitude being the top one in that list is actually anti-aging medicine. Whereas the emotions of stress, anger, hate, fear, resentment, worry, guilt, and shame drive the stress response.” 25:48: "If you're not paying attention to your sleep or what you're eating or moving or you're under a lot of stress. It drops the growth hormone testosterone in men which basically makes you feel sluggish, have brain fog, and put on fat easily." 26:51: “Women who start on bioidentical hormone replacement within 10 years of menopause actually live longer.” 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 struggling to lose weight? Tune in to hear from Pratik Patel, a Human Performance Coach and Registered Dietitian, as he shares his expertise on the latest weight loss drugs. With experience as the Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New York Giants, Pratik is an expert in all things nutrition, hydration, supplementation, sleep, and recovery related to health and performance. In this episode, Pratik delves into the potential long- and short-term effects of these weight-loss drugs, their benefits when paired with exercise, and the potential drawbacks for those striving to attain their weight-loss goals. Don't miss out on this informative discussion. Follow Pratik on Twitter & Instagram Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 1 Quotable moments:01:06: “Weight loss is a big way to help control blood glucose levels. And, you know, as opposed to metformin, these GLP-1 agonists work, you know, against gluons. Obviously, glucagon breaks down glycogen molecules to get glucose in the blood, but if you're having issues with glucose control. That's the last thing you wanna have happen.” 2:34: “So a lot of these people that are taking the drug are seeing anywhere from five, 10% even greater than that in terms of their body weight and weight loss. You can imagine if somebody's overweight or obese and they're. Pushing almost 300 pounds, you lose 10% of your body weight. That's 30 pounds.” 4:13: “So what they found was everybody had made some type of progress, but it was definitely pretty significant what the differences were. Exercise in the control group didn't really move the needle on these individuals losing much weight. Those that actually took the drug lost a decent amount of weight, but those, that combined exercise with the drug lost the most.” 5:58: “That's one big concern is when you're on medications for a long time. We don't know the long-term issues with it. What actually is gonna happen to some of these people because, you know, it can affect your different organs, it can affect the kidneys, it can affect, potentially the heart and brain.” 7:19: “I would wanna look at is, cool you lost weight, but what has it done to your internal systems? Do you have excessive inflammation? Has it affected your testosterone, your hormone function? What is it doing to your blood glucose control over time? But I think, and again, We have to look at this objectively.” 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.

Ben Pakulski, is a former elite professional bodybuilder, is renowned as one of the world's foremost experts on muscle development. Today, Ben’s focus has shifted to helping others achieve their best bodies through his Muscle Intelligence brand. His cutting-edge programs have transformed the lives of millions of students, coaches, and trainers, enabling them to build thriving coaching businesses and body transformations. Learn more about Ben & his podcast and programs at muscleintelligence.com Follow Ben on Instagram & Facebook Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 1 Quotable moments: 02:24: “And so I think there's a massive opportunity that exists with everyone. Most people think that if they want to transform their body, they want to build muscle. Effort is the big lever. And while effort is an incredible important lever, exercise quality is often a bigger opportunity for most people because it's never something that anyone thinks about.” 03:08: “I think your goal is should be to master your body. We only get one, and you have this incredible opportunity to connect deeply, to be closer to your body, understand what your body does, the way it feels, the way it moves, so that as we age, We're able to sustain a high quality of life.” 05:11: “So quality movement, in my perspective, is the ability to dynamically create. A rigid state, as rigid as you need to be. If I wanna squat 200 pounds versus 400 pounds versus 600 pounds, that's a different degree of rigidity. And on the other end of it, I wanna be able to move freely and without restriction.” 12:57: “Exercise is not the end result, right? Exercise is simply creating a stimulus, it's creating a signal. And most people think that if I exercise, I'm doing something good for myself. And while you are, in some senses, the goal of exercise is actually to create the adaptation.” 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.

If you are struggling with your weight and work-related stress is harming your health, then this episode could be a game-changer for you. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kien Vuu, a triple board-certified MD and performance and longevity expert. Dr. Vuu shares his personal story of how he transformed his own health by realizing that our behaviors and lifestyle choices are the medicine our bodies need. We also delve into epigenetics and other exciting topics. Tune in to learn from Dr. Vuu's expertise and experience in reclaiming health and wellness. Purchase the book - Thrive State Follow Dr. V on Instagram & YouTube Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 1 Quotable moments: 00:56: “I only mentioned that because it's gonna lead to something a little bit later. We all have an inner voice and inner knowing and almost a compass. But I think throughout time we might get different programming that tells us that your inner voice should not be heard. Mm. You should suppress it.” 2:10: “And that was further kind of trauma that led to the programming because I myself did not feel enough. Not tall enough, not white enough, not American enough, not rich enough, all these things. And for me, I felt like the only way to achieve success is by going and chasing after the things that will make me be enough.” 3:02 “Seven years ago, I was overweight, I was diabetic, I had high blood pressure. And I was on seven prescription medications. And what traditional medicine told me to do at the time was just continue to basically take these meds that, that this was gonna be the destiny, that you were gonna start on a certain amount of meds now, and then over time you would build more and more and more.” 5:51: “I looked at how these people were living and is there any molecular or scientific basis that, that their way of living leads to a longer life? Well, turns out the molecular biology and epigenetic science is starting to prove that how we live our life, our thoughts, our emotions, how much sleep we get, our sense of purpose, all these things actually speak to our DNA in a moment to moment basis that actually controls how our cells behave.” 10:36: “If you find yourself triggered the majority of the day with stress, with anxiety, with worry, with all those negative emotional states, I urge you to think about and look at that potentially being a subconscious pattern that has been conditioned over time.” 15:37 “Your genes are basically constantly listening to the cues of the environment. It's always a dynamic millisecond-to-millisecond interplay between your genes and its environment.” 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.

Join Harvard instructor, communication coach, and bestselling author Carmine Gallo as he shares his insights on the art of storytelling in the digital age. In this episode, Carmine breaks down the proven techniques of effective storytelling that have been used throughout history for impactful communication. Whether you're delivering a presentation, pitching an idea or running a business, Carmine's expertise will equip you with the skills you need to connect with your audience and make a lasting impression. Don't miss out on this masterclass on the power of storytelling. 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 2 Quotable moments: 13:18: “The tools we use to communicate have changed. You're absolutely right. The tools we use to communicate have changed. The human brain has not. The better you understand how people process information. The more persuasive, the more successful you'll be at communicating your ideas.” 14:43: “Storytelling is what separated our species and make it, and made us that dominant. Stories inform, they illuminate, they inspire. So you're suggesting the tools have changed. Absolutely. We have different ways of reaching people, but they are still connected to one another through the power of story. So you still have to be a good storyteller story.” 25:55: “We're all storytellers. You are the storyteller-in-chief for your household brand. You're the household CEO, but you are the storyteller in chief. No one else is going to be able to tell that story as well as you. So think of yourself not as giving a presentation, not as giving a pitch, not as taking a meeting, but as telling a story. And you'll find that your content and the way you express yourself will change based on the way you've reframed the way you see yourself.” 27:45: “So there's a lot, there's a lot to learn about storytelling, but start paying attention and see yourself as a storyteller and not a presenter.” 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.