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Get to Know Your Testosterone by Dr. Tracy Gapin ----------- Testosterone levels in modern men are lower than any time in recorded history. This causes low libido, low energy, and a lack of lean muscle; but low T can also decrease your motivation, your concentration, and even your mental health. So where has all the testosterone gone? Diet and lifestyle are huge factors, of course, but most people are completely unaware of the endocrine disruptors that have crept their way into our food, water, and homes. Everything from your shampoo to your takeaway coffee cup contributes to the hormonal dysregulation of our population. Left unchecked, many men lose their lust for life, in all senses, decades too soon. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor who is passionate about educating men and helping them navigate the hormonal minefield of our modern world.   Listen & Learn:  Why free testosterone is even more important than total testosterone How to understand medical reference ranges Self-assessment tricks for thinking about your own hormones  Xenoestrogens, phytoestrogens, and other disruptor landmines  Links & Resources: Dr. Gapin’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Gapin is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is the author of, Male 2.0, a guide to the optimization of a man’s health and vitality. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Rapeseed Oil Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

In Search of Mastery  with Michael Gervais ----------- What does it mean to self actualize? To become your personal best at whatever it is you do? For most of us, these questions conjure up images such as a finish line, a retirement, an award, or a specific bank balance. Most of us equate mastery with goal achievement, but ironically, those who have achieved real masterly tend to be laser focused on the process and the practice, not the outcome. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a high performance psychologist who shares his mental model for traversing this path of personal greatness. Listen & Learn: How purpose, principles and vision can guide you Why fulfilled lives usually involve grappling with life’s biggest questions  Mastery of self vs. mastery of craft The hero trap Links & Resources:  Compete to Create (Michael’s site) ABOUT OUR GUEST Michael is a high performance psychologist. He is the co-founder of Compete to Create, a digital platform to helpS people become their best through mindset training. He works with professional athletes and CEOs. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Old Spices Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Get To Know Your Genes with Dr. Yael Joffe ------- Have you done a DNA test to discover your true ancestry? Tens of millions of people give up their genetic information in exchange for a fun pie graph that attempts to detail their ethnicity. It’s not too expensive, and it’s fun to learn - so why not? If you’re concerned about personal privacy, there is real cause for concern. The data Facebook or Google have on you pales in comparison to your DNA data. Your favorite online videos and political preferences might change with time, but who you are, from a genetic perspective, is forever. Private companies are stockpiling genetic data, and in some cases, sharing it with both public agencies like the FBI and private pharmaceutical companies. On this week’s podcast, we’ll explore genetics, epigenetics, testing, and what all this data means.  Listen & Learn:  Why you and I are 99.9% similar, and how we share 50% of our DNA with a banana Nature vs. nurture from a genetic perspective The future of DNA test, tracking, and tracing Why data means nothing without interpretation and education  Links & Resources 3X4 Genetics Are companies selling your DNA data? ABOUT OUR GUEST Yael Joffe is a dietitian with a PhD from the University of Cape Town where she explored the genetics and nutrition of obesity in South African women. She is the co-author of three books, It’s not just your Genes, The SNP Journal, and Genes To Plate. She is the founder of 3X4 Genetics. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Juice Fasting Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Fantastic Fungi  with Eugenia Bone ---------------------- It’s mushroom season in Cataluña, so the markets are filled with orange, white, and even jet black “setas” that are almost all wild harvested. They're delicious and packed with a unique micronutrient profile that is great for your immune system. On this week's show, you´ll meet a mycophagist, writer, and teacher on all things fungi. Did you know…  A single Portabella mushroom can contain more potassium than a banana Fungi are believed to cover the earth’s surface before the first trees A 2,400 year old fungus in Oregon is believed to be the largest organism in the world covering 2,200 acres (8.9 km2? Psychedelic mushrooms, including microdoses, have shown efficacy for for depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges LInks & Resources Eugenia’s site ABOUT OUR GUEST Eugenia’s work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Saveur, Food & Wine, Gourmet, and The National Lampoon. She is the author of six books including her most recent award-winning Fantastic Fungi. Nutritional Tip of the Week: How to Not Gain Weight - Holidays Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Happy Pessimist with Mattias Lundberg --------- Has your life been turned upside down in 2020? How are you feeling? Positive thinking and optimism are often considered one and the same, but you can be simultaneously positive and pessimistic - and it might be the smartest way to plan for 2021. You can gameplay the worst case scenario with a smile, prepare for the worst, and set yourself up to be pleasantly surprised. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a psychologist and author whose work focuses on the possessive,  productive value of pessimism in certain situations.  Listen & Learn:    How negative thinking can help you with preparedness When optimism is becomes avoidance  Adaptive vs. non-adaptive responses    How to be positive but pessimistic at the same time Links & Resources:  Mattias’ website ABOUT OUR GUEST Mattias Lundberg is a Licensed Psychologist and an Associate Professor of Psychology at the Department of Psychology at Umeå University. He is also an author and has published eight books. Mattias is known for his ability to explain complex psychological questions in an easy and often entertaining way.  Nutritional Tip of the Week: No Added Sugar Chocolate Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Overcome Fear   with Kristen Ulmer Extreme skiing is defined by an ever-present risk of death. It’s a sport that demands a deep relationship and acceptance of fear. An avalanche can bury you, a deadly fall down a sheer rock wall is just one wrong turn away, and there are times when the only chance of survival is from an emergency airlift to safety. Why would you do this?  The answer is, “I wouldn’t do it!” But my guest on this week’s podcast used her extensive experience in the world of extreme sports to learn to harness fear and develop a system for teaching this to others. Whether you’re scared of public speaking or simply too nervous to ask that guy or girl for their number, Kristen Ulmer’s approach to fear is unique and effective.  Listen & Learn: Step 1: acknowledge fear as normal and natural Step 2: touch your body where you feel the fear bubbling up Step 3: let go for resistance to fear Suffering = discomfort x resistance  How to achieve a flow  state  Understanding the lure of extreme sports Links & Resources Kristen’s Website  ABOUT OUR GUEST Kristen Ulmer is a fear and anxiety expert who draws from her experience with extreme skiing, studies of Zen, professional facilitation with 1000s of clients. She is the author of, The Art of Fear; Why Conquering Fear Won’t Work and What to Do Instead. Kristen’s work has also been featured in such media as NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, The Megyn Kelly Show, The Robb Report, and Tim Ferriss’s Tribe of Mentors. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Cannot Digest Nuts Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Mindfulness a Solution for Addiction? Dr. Jud Brewer  ------ If we define addiction as continued behavior despite adverse consequences, we all have cause for concern. Perhaps you’re up so late watching Netflix that you make a mistake at work that costs you your job; maybe your pornography compulsion blocks real intimacy with your partner and derails your marriage; or maybe your online gambling leaves you with maxed out credit cards. It all sounds ridiculous until you focus the lens on your own life, open up your definition of what addiction means, and immediately discover that you too have maladaptive behaviors that might warrant change. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an addiction psychiatrist who helps people use mindfulness on a path toward balance. Listen & Learn:  How to know if you’re addicted?  How to analyse the trigger + behavior + results   Why you should focus on immediate experience (instead of long term)  How to start by knowing thyself  Links & Resources Dr Jud’s Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Jud Brewer is an Addiction Psychiatrist and the author of The Craving Mind and the creator of a number of mindfulness apps.  He is director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, and the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Melatonin for Sleep Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Respiratory Therapy with Joe Lewis If you’re interested in pranayama and breathwork, there is so much more to discover than simply “oxygenation.” As a student of yoga breathing for over a decade, there continues to be a lack of real scientific teaching, so on this week’s podcast, we’ll nerd out on biomechanics and chemistry of breathing.   Listen & Learn:  Why you must consider both oxygenation and ventilation The importance of C02  Ideal blood oxygen content Education and career opportunities for potential respiratory therapists The utility of arterial blood gas (ABG) in an ICU Links & Resources Joe on Instagram Joe on YouTube ABOUT OUR GUEST Joe Lewis has been a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 20 years with a primary focus in adult ICU.  He started teaching full-time in 2020, including both didactic and clinical course instruction.   Nutritional Tip of the Week: When to Eat Fruit Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

CBD for Pain & Sleep with Mary Clifton   Marijuana is quickly becoming legal or at least decriminalized in most states. Billions of dollars of previously criminal revenue is suddenly on-the-books and taxable, and hundreds of products are flooding the market including everything from skincare to nutritional supplements. But what does it all mean for you?  CBD (cannabidiol) is just one of dozens of cannabinoids in marijuana, and it’s of particular interest for pain, anxiety, and sleep. CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning you won’t get paranoid or faceplant into the couch, so it  can be a natural and safe alternative to prescription drugs. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor whose work focused around the safe and effective medicinal use of this once-illicit plant. .  Listen & Learn:  How to choose an effective dose  How much it will cost   Hemp-derived vs. cannabis derived CBD   Will I get stoned  When to add THC (psychoactive) to a CBD dose Links & Resources Mary’s site  ABOUT OUR GUEST Mary Clifton, M.D. is a board-certified, licensed, internal medicine doctor. She is an expert in CBD and Cannabis and the founder of CBDandCannabisInfo.com. Mary is the author of The Grass Is Greener: Medical Marijuana, THC & CBD OIL: Reversing Chronic Pain, Inflammation and Disease, and Get Waisted, as well as five companion cookbooks. She speaks at major cannabinoid events around the world, including Africa, Europe and Asia.   Nutritional Tip of the Week: Super Green Powders Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Reflexology & Energy Balance with Helen Chin Lui   Set and setting are often overlooked when it comes to healing. Set refers to your mindset going in, and setting refers to the environment in which the treatment takes place. If you walk into a therapist's office with a “This will be so helpful!” attitude, and if the office is beautiful, smells nice, and is dimly lit, the deck has already been stacked in favor of a positive outcome. Even for a diehard skeptic like myself, energy medicine practices like reflexology should not be ignored, particularly for issues like chronic pain, mental health, and inflammation. Whether it’s the placebo effect or the genius of ancient medicine at play, who really cares if it works?  On this week's podcast, you'll meet a reflexologist who will help you navigate the world of alternative health. Listen & Learn: What reflexology is how certification works Why it's so challenging to find a good Reiki practitioner How the body heals itself, the therapist just helps nudge it in the right direction Why most people give away their power to heal rather than taking control Links & Resources: Helen Chin Lui website ABOUT OUR GUEST Helen Chin Lui is a certified reflexologist, energy medicine practitioner, and reiki therapist. Her interest in alternative health was sparked by a health crisis her son experienced and has become her life's passion.  Nutritional Tip of the Week: Immune Boosters Covid Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes