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Aug 13, 2020 • 1h 29min

271 Weightlifting Is Waste Of Time, So Is Cardio - With Dr. John Jaquish

Deeper dives.  Do it. Don't wait. Get X3 - use code OPP at checkout for $50 discount by HERE Dr. John Jaquish Returns to the OPP for a third time to dig into the scientific research that supports variable resistance for health and strength.  I've been using X3 for over two years with stunning results.  I'm in the best shape of my life and I only work out 10 min a day. 6 days a week. In this mind-blowing episode we cover: •8 NFL Players, NBA Players, Including Miami Heat and 20+ Elite Athletes •Canadian Olympic Athlete using X3 and Carnivore •Injuries from 1 rep max on bench can be career enders •The definition of variable resistance and why it works so well. AND how other systems do it incorrectly •Debunking the poorly designed variable resistance research •Elite, Trained and Untrained studies on variable resistance •Why Variable Resistance Training has not been widely adopted. •Why Cardio is also a waste of time •How your body adapts to chronic cardio. •Science shows that cardiac health is better achieved through strength training •Hot the fitness industry is failing all of us •Equipment, protocols, Education haven’t changed and it needs to be reimagined •Testosterone boosting with x3 - How it works. •Must move heavy weight to get testosterone benefits •How important protein ratios are. 1gram of protein per pound of body weight. 200 lbs = 2 lbs of steak
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Jul 22, 2020 • 1h 15min

270 Where We Go From Here With Paul Chek

Paul Chek is a living LEGEND In the world of nutrition, performance and spirituality Paul Check is the most widely influential figure of our time.  Speaker, Coach, Consultant, Author, Inventor and WAY MORE  I do not exaggerate when I say that every single word uttered in this podcast is useful. Paul and I dive deeply into our current world predicament including how we got into this sick mess, and what's necessary to get us out.  In this episode we cover:  •The blatant issues with the coronavirus narrative •How each human being is a cell in the body of one organism called humanity •How humans as citizens of nature, of the planet •The change we're going through and how the ego is resistant to it •Sickness, low-energy make it harder to grow into the changes •The laundry list of things we’re addicted to believing •How we’re brainwashed by corporations •The importance of natural farming techniques and our relationship with nature •The problem with organizations hiding behind Christianity •Why you can’t change people’s minds. “It’s not a medical system, it’s a disease maintenance system.” “The ego loves to create the illusion of safety, security and control.” “The church doesn’t make money when people become enlightened so they got rid of psychedelics tried to kill off all the mystics that told the truth.  
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Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 17min

Reprogramming Your Mind With Pathwaves With G. Cole

Geoffrey Cole can tell a lot about you just from watching your brainwaves on a computer screen.  Pathwaves is a method of re-programming your consciousness to get rid of fear, or reach WOKE level, or move into more motivational states. Combining Neurofeedback and Psychological frameworks, Geoff can move mental mountains.  In this episode we cover:  •Wellness background, interested in it creating better systems for health outcomes •Created Neuroempowerment, combining psychology techniques with neurofeedback and neurofeedforward •Jungian, Cognitive Behavior therapy, buddhism, taoism, 12-step, Life Coaching, NLP, •Intake assessment, then neurofeedback assessment to determine cognitive issues •Set out to create a system to create a fitness strategy for the mind •From session to session, G can see how much change is occurring in your mind. •What the critics say! •You can choose how you want to be. More feeling? More present? More driven? That can be done by customizing the protocol. •The difference between Neurofeedback and Neurofeedforward NFB mirrors your mind to make changes…NFF shows you reduced signals to the brain diminished brainwave patterns “We’ve broken the code of consciousness.” •Working with a coach during session to learn breath work too to help you fine tune the self regulation •Geoffrey can tell about the issues people are having by looking at their brain scans. •”It’s about increasing awareness and hack into whatever (mind state) you want.” “We’re truly synapse hacking, consciousness hacking.” “I help people get 20 years of therapeutic change in 2 weeks.”
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Jul 14, 2020 • 1h 24min

268 True Biohacking And Ripped At 50 With Troy Casey The Certified Health Nut

Troy Casey is The Certified Health Nut One minute on his Instagram and you'll know why. His search for medicinal substances in the Amazon, His Liquid Sunshine, His 6-pack and thick beard and His innovate ideas about lifestyle and the future of health are undeniable.  This was an awesome and meandering conversation about: •Troy works with clients to help them totally change their lives •4 Needs - Humans Water, Food, Shelter, Fire (Tech) •Our bodies are out of balance •Life creates the conditions for more life •”It’s time to…come around the fire and talk about what matters most" •Troy thinks we’re in a sophomore Kardashian consciousness •”We did allopathic for about 150 years and where did that take us? We’re the sickest nation out there.” •Hydration, Organic Food, Exercise, Sleep, Breathing, Grounding, Thinking, Relationships, Nature •Getting back to basics. •Re-connecting the body with •Awakening to wholistic health before you have that life crash moment •”Most fit people aren’t healthy and most healthy people aren’t fit.” •What free things can you do get your health and health education dialed in. •The power of tobacco to eradicate the negative effects of toxic molds.  
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Jul 6, 2020 • 1h 14min

267 Blood Flow Restriction Will Transform Your Fitness With Dr. Jim Stray-Gunderson

Dr. Jim Stray-Gunderson has created something revolutionary.  Blood Flow Restriction is all the rage in the biohacking world right now. Leaders like Ben Greenfield, Dave Asprey and more are diving into the practice of restricting blood flow to the limbs in order to level up their performance.  Now it's your turn GO TO BStrong Training - https://bstrong.training/  USE CODE OPP  Get $65 off the whole body system.  In this episode we cover:  •No need to wait 6 weeks for results, you’ll get them in 3. Instead of an hour a day to get results you’ll get them in 30 min. •BFR and the systemic release of hormones because your brain thinks your arms and legs are tired •Benefits of BStrong for older populations •The most common concern is about safety, thinking about cutting off blood supply, like a blood pressure cuff. But it’s accommodating and stretchy. Dailing the amount of elasticity. •People don’t realize that restricting blood flow is beneficial if done correctly. •My personal experience with using BStrong and X3 •Origins of BFR from a Japanese body builder and his recovery from a broken leg. •Surprising benefits of BFR include increased libido.  •Experimentation with inflatable tubes •Restricting blood flow…isn’t that dangerous? •Using glycogen to activate ATP through BFR •Why 3 sets of 30 reps are the key. •Light weights, high rep, allows for oxygenation to the muscles. •It’s all about systemic response •Cascade effect after the workout. Protein synthesis stimulated by restricting blood flow. •Damage and stimulation of protein synthesis occur from BFR.
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Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 1min

266 7 Pillars To Thrive With Sean McCormick and Steve Stavs

Big takeaways.  Steve Stavs  is a South Africa based Chinese Herbalist, Coach, Biohacker, Author, Speaker and Podcaster. He reached out to have me on his podcast Made To Thrive.  So, this is that episode, where he interviews me on the 7 Pillars of Made to Thrive.  The 7 Pillars Are: •Purpose, community, environment, sleep, movement, nutrition, self-quantification Enjoy
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Jun 22, 2020 • 55min

265 Do You Have Health Autonomy? With Dr. Ben Lynch

Dr. Ben is uniquely qualified to talk about our individualized health. He is a global expert in understanding the roles that genes play in our lives.  Dr. Ben is the author of the hit book "Dirty Genes" and creator of Stratagene the comprehensive and easy to read genetic test.  In this direct and impactful conversation we cover: • Episode starts immediately with conversations about electromagnetism in the home, and the systems he uses to reduce dirty electricity. • We cover the intuitive design of Dr. Ben’s new version of Stratagene genetic testing •Who’s a good candidate for getting genetic testing •Consider, diet, environment, movement as it pertains to your genes •Health factors: environment, lifestyle, food and medications - what cleans your genes •The reason why we are not being educated to enhance our own health “You’re not getting news information, you are being manipulated.” “Health is political, you can’t separate the two” “My work is emphasizing the science of common sense.” •The awareness that many people don’t want to be healthy. They would rather be overweight and rely on steroids than have good discipline •Should the government be in charge of our health?
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Jun 15, 2020 • 42min

264 Not Wearing A Mask - A CVD Conversation With Mike Mutzel

Mike Mutzel is a thought leader in health and performance.  He's also an independent thinker. So I brought him back for a conversation on health in the time of CVD.  In this episode we cover: •Witnessing how groupthink works and how narratives shift with the curated content in mainstream media •How to be mindful with your time and focus •The importance of developing mitochondrial and capillary density at a young age (staying active with your family) •An honest conversation about NOT wearing a mask in public.  •Public Policy around health…what makes sense, what doesn’t? •How business interests interfere with effective and ethical health oversight •Conflicts of interest between health and business. •What should you be doing to keep yourself healthy and strong whether you want the vaccine or not •The connection of between metabolic inflexibility on your immune system and your response 
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Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 21min

263 How To Biohack Your Toxicity With Eileen Durfee

"You're not sick you're just thirsty, toxic and acid." As a former nuclear power engineer, Eileen became toxic and suffered from serious allergies and chemical sensitivities. Then she got smart on alternative health and detox protocols.  The biohacking equipment that she develops range from near infrared saunas, to portable air purification devices.  Get 10% off all these awesome biohacking devices HERE Or you can use the code OPP at checkout.  In this episode we cover:  •What are toxins? •Are we more toxic now that generations in the past? •What does it mean to detox? •What is the law of minerals? “Detoxing too hard can stress the body…it can zap the energy it needs for healing.” “Why do we do a sauna? To stimulate a fever to kill weak cells.” •Portable air purifiers that emit 19 million negative oins and 4 million positive ions...what! “You’ve gotta have hacks to provide yourself with a safe breathing environment.” "You’re not sick, you’re just thirsty, toxic and acid.” *The importance of getting elimination pathways functioning properly before you do a detox protocol •How can you know if you have high levels of toxins •Symptoms of underachieve or overactive adrenal and thyroid\ •Air purifier devices, which emit negative ions and positive ions, which gets rid of VOCs, bacteria, chemicals, - plasma •A few back and neck health devices •Exploration of the best salt - Healthy Salt
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Jun 5, 2020 • 1h 54min

262 5G & Covid And Protecting Yourself From Cell Radiation With Dan De Baun

You're being radiated right now.  This is our new reality. Nearly everywhere we go we're being exposed to radiation in one for or another. Dan De Baun is internationally recognized as a leading expert in protection from these harmful waves.  Dan is the inventor of Defender Shield which makes the most effective EMF protecting devices in the world.  Shop Devices here and use code OPP for 20% off! Some of these frequency are more harmful than others - but there are things we can all do to protect ourselves.  In this episode we cover:  •There is no scientific evidence that shows that 5G is connected to Coronavirus despite some claims •Why the acceptable amount of exposure to cell radiation is based on inappropriate data •Research shows that heart and brain cancer rates associate with cell phone radiation •Why other countries have halted the roll out of 5G. •How to know if you’re Elecric Hypersensitive •How to minimize EMF exposure at home. •The problem with biometric trackers that ping to phone 24/7 •Why France has taken wifi out of the classrooms

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