Health Via Modern Nutrition with Dr. Latt Mansor

The Tour de France is a tense, three-week long cycling race between a total of 176 riders covering more than 2,000 miles. It truly is one of the greatest athletic tests in all of sports. There’s a great deal of history here, with this year being the 105th race. With any world-class competition that spans decades, you end up seeing continued innovation to not only keep up with the times, but also to push the limits of competitors. The Tour de France is a textbook example of this. In this episode of the HVMN podcast, Dr. Brianna Stubbs will be giving you all a glimpse of the physical, software, and nutritional innovations that transformed the race into what it is today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Take a short survey that will help us improve the podcast and be entered in a HVMN Ketone giveaway: https://go.hvmn.com/podcastsurvey We also want to hear from our listeners/viewers! Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

Can psychedelic therapy transform the way we approach mental health issues? The discussion around psychedelic therapy has started to move from the niche and hippy into the mainstream in recent months with people like writer Michael Pollan opening up the conversation around the potential of psychedelics through the lens of scientific potential. One interesting psychedelic is ayahuasca, a South American tea that contains the chemical DMT. This week, we have on Jesse Gould and Yuriy Blokhin, the leaders behind Heroic Hearts Project, a foundation for veterans to help them learn about and access psychedelic therapy. Jesse is a former Army Airborne Ranger and Yuriy was the first employee of the popular messenger app Kik. These two gentleman, as you can tell, come from very different backgrounds, but were brought together with their own experiences with ayahuasca and the mission of changing the culture and dialogue around the value of psychedelics. In this discussion, you’ll discover: - The research around psychotherapy...such as how we discovered the true role of serotonin through studying the effects of LSD - What differentiates ayahuasca from other psychedelics, and why Heroic Hearts Project is focused on using it specifically for therapy - How thoughtful messaging plays a critical role in the societal acceptance of psychedelics ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take a short survey that will help us improve the podcast and be entered in a HVMN Ketone giveaway: https://go.hvmn.com/podcastsurvey We also want to hear from our listeners/viewers! Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

How does a doctor approach intermittent fasting for the first time? Dr. Molly Maloof is the Head of Medical Science at Sano Intelligence, a continuous glucose monitoring startup. But she also runs a private practice serving the Silicon Valley. We last spoke with Dr. Maloof about a year ago and since, she has started experimenting with intermittent fasting. In this discussion, you’ll discover: Dr. Maloof’s experience with fasting and how she tracks her progress, and how it’s different for men and women Its effect on the gut microbiome and larger health implications Empowerment over food after the body adapts to fasting You can follow Dr. Maloof's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmolly.co/?hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take a short survey that will help improve the podcast and be entered in a HVMN Ketone giveaway: https://go.hvmn.com/podcastsurvey We also want to hear from our listeners/viewers! Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

You’ve heard of Spartan Races, Tough Mudder, and the popular TV series Ninja Warrior. They all fall under the umbrella of obstacle course racing, which originates from military training. The sport gained such a following that, in 2014, the World Obstacle Course Racing Federation was formed as the international governing body. The goal? Supervise, sanction and hopefully bring obstacle course training to the Olympics. In this episode, we speak to the President of the World OCR Federation, Ian Adamson. He’s a world record-breaking adventure racer with two decades experience navigating unmarked wilderness courses for weeks-long races. In this discussion, you’ll discover: The history of obstacle training, its roots in the military and why it’s growing so explosively Ian’s most interesting stories as an adventure and obstacle course racer Ian’s nutrition recovery and training strategies You can check out World OCR here: https://worldocr.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Take a short survey that will help improve the podcast and be entered in a HVMN Ketone giveaway: https://go.hvmn.com/podcastsurvey We also want to hear from our listeners/viewers! Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

Football is part of the fabric of American culture. We know the game; we know the athletes; but do we know about the hours of training that went into a victorious touchdown? Undeniable is the training NFL athletes dedicate to making themselves elite performers. It’s not all physical; the mental aspect is equally important. NFL players are some of the best athletes on the planet, but they’re also some of the smartest humans around. Connor Barwin, an outside linebacker (who has played for the Texans, Eagles and Rams), joins the HVMN podcast to discuss what it’s like to be a professional football player. Between quarterback sacks, Conner also helps build better communities through his non-profit organization Make The World Better. In this episode, we explore: The environment of an NFL locker room moments before stepping on the field How sports science has evolved and what it’s like to play for different coaches Why it’s important to get involved in the community as a professional athlete Insight into the controversies surrounding NFL safety and recent protests Take a short survey that will help improve the podcast and be entered in a HVMN Ketone giveaway: https://go.hvmn.com/podcastsurvey Check out Connor's organization here: https://www.mtwb.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- We want to hear from you. Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

Imagine yourself breathing through a straw as you run a marathon. Would you be able to finish? That’s an experience Russell Winwood, an athlete who has been diagnosed with COPD (an obstructive chronic lung disease), has dealt with for years. Instead of being at the mercy of his condition, Russell used his diagnosis to turn his life around and continue pushing himself to the next level. Russell incorporates many strategies, such as following a ketogenic diet, supplementing with ketone esters, and fostering a healthy mental state to help him retain an active lifestyle...even with his lungs operating at 25% capacity.   In this discussion, you'll discover: Russell’s experience with the ketogenic diet and ketone esters to help his lung function. His mindset during the tough times his lungs are straining during a race. What COPD is, and what the future holds for COPD research and medicine.   Check out Russell here: https://copdathlete.com/   We want to hear from you. Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

You've heard us talk about heart rate variability before. What exactly can we learn from it and how can we utilize the information to improve physical training, recovery, and overall health? Jason Moore, CEO of EliteHRV, joins us today to discuss the basics and nuances of HRV.  Elite HRV is a free app used by hundreds of thousands of health and performance seekers to get dedicated HRV insight - Olympians, pro athletes, doctors, first responders, biohackers, and more. Get 10% off EliteHRV's CorSense Heart Rate Variability Sensor and their special training courses! Enter code "hvmn" at checkout.  In this discussion, you'll discover: Why HRV is important and how it is inherently tied to many important biological processes Reasons we should utilize tech in conjunction with natural intuition...no reason to be dogmatic about one or the other! How to determine "good" and "bad" HRV   We want to hear from you. Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

It is easier than ever to measure your biometrics. Ketone levels, heart rate variability, step count, quality of sleep...but how do we translate raw numbers into meaning? Gyroscope, a quantified-self app that presents your data in a cohesive dashboard, aims to not only give users an easy way to know their biometrics, but craft a narrative from it. What do the frequent locations you visit tell you about yourself? If you're not getting quality sleep, what measurable factors could be causing it that you can isolate and correct?  Founder Anand Sharma joins us this week to share how his company is transforming human data into more than just numbers.  In this discussion, you'll discover: How can data be visualized beautifully to users? The pros and cons of being a digital nomad and having a team that works remotely around the world. Best practices for tracking certain biometrics. Get one free month of Gyroscope Pro! (https://gyrosco.pe/redeem/) Enter the code "freemonthpodcast". You can also download the free version of the app...we highly recommend it! (Code is time-sensitive, so act quick!)   We want to hear from you. Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

In 2018, the Major League Baseball Organization employed a record number of mental coaches.  A former MLB player himself, John Baker has been involved with mental training in professional sports for the last few years, guiding the minds of the Chicago Cubs as they championed the 2016 World Series. John joins us this week to discuss how invaluable mental skills, healthiness, and happiness are for elite athletes to stay on top of their game. Being away from home for months, living in an environment that requires constant focus, and facing the publicity that comes with fame, professional athletes struggle with a unique set of challenges and circumstances. How does John help these players keep their mental game as sharp as their physical performance?  In this discussion, you'll discover: The evolution of mental training in baseball...why is there more interest now? Mindfulness techniques that help players develop a healthy mindset that combats common problems in professional sports: Staying focused, dealing with fame, & finding happiness beyond the job John's personal experience with the ketogenic diet, along with how keto is openly discussed with the Chicago Cubs   We want to hear from you. Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.

A day before the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, Tim Don was hit by a vehicle, breaking his C2 vertebrae...an injury known as the hangman's fracture. His only option for continuing his athletic career was to wear a halo, something he compares to a "medieval torture device". One look at it and you'd agree. 5 titanium screws were forced into his skull, severely limiting his movement so his neck could heal.  Six months later, he completed the 2018 Boston Marathon in under 2:50. After such a traumatic injury, how did Tim manage to get back on his feet so quickly? We dive into the determined, strong-willed, and astute mindset of one of the world's greatest triathletes.  In this discussion, you'll discover: The physical and nutritional interventions Tim followed in order to heal faster so he could get back to racing The science component of triathlon training - How should athletes think about the growing set of data available to them? As "amateur" sports gain in popularity with the culture shift of people wanting to become more healthy and active, how will that affect professional sports?   We want to hear from you. Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.