Most of us have heard of neurofeedback, we know if could be good for us. But few of us have any idea how it works, or how it would improve our lives.  This is why you should listen. Ciarai Gude - Founder of Seattle Neurofeedback - has been doing changing people's brains and lives for over a decade.  Seattle Neurofeedback LINK - HERE In this episode we cover: •Success stories, epilepsy medication turnarounds, TBI, behavioral issues in children, •What an actual session of neurofeedback is like  •After sessions, most folks never need NF ever again, brain changed forever. •How the Wavi provides critical brain data, how’s it used, why we should care. •How to combine Wavi data with Neurofeedback •Infralow Neurofeedback versus other approaches. •Good for PTSD, Soldiers, Addiction, Insomnia, Seizures, Emotional Volatility, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Fibromyalgia, MS •Psoriasis cured from 1 session of NF •Why packing a ton of NF sessions together may not be optimal. And the need to allow your body/brain to feel the effects. •Alpha Theta moves trauma away from the operational part of the brain to the back file cabinet where it doesn’t mess with you. •Defining the synchrony is another approach

It's not an over-statement to say that the X3 Bar is one of the most disruptive approaches to muscle building exercise in the last decade.  HERE'S THE SPECIAL OFFER TO OPP LISTENERS Go to X3BAR.COM and use code OPP at checkout for $50 off I, along with many of you and friends and family members have experienced ridiculous results with the x3 Bar. It actually seems too good to be true, but all you need to do is check out the facebook users group to see people's before and after results to see for yourself.  You can also checkout my personal before and after pictures on my website - seanmccormick.com - mind you. I'm 36 and haven't run, jumped, crunched or lift a single weight since I started this experiment.  In this episode we cover:  •Science proving we’re 7x stronger at the stronger range of motion than the weaker range of motion •Dr. Jaquish's Falsehoods of Fitness • X3 bar users group to see the before and after transformation •Why there’s no such thing as cardio, it’s just ineffective strength training •The difference between digestible and usable protein •The process of creating the most effective muscle building amino acid product on the market: Fortagen •Dr. Jaquish weighs in on The Game Changers Debate between Kris Kresser and John Wilkes •His assertion about the quality of McDonalds meat •Why sleep is so important to muscle growth, and consuming Fortagen at night is optimal. •How Carnivore and OMAD compliment the x3 system •How we need 1g of protein per 1b of body weight per day leading to muscle growth • How being lean and strong are the two greatest indicators of longevity

Your genes are fixed. You can't change them, but you can work with them to be your best.  Seena Rezvani from Dr. Anythony Jay's ajconsultingcompany.com sits down with me to make a STRONG case for knowing you AND YOUR FAMILY'S genetic data to live longer with fewer diseases. In this episode, which is divided into two sections, we cover the reasons why you should know your problematic genes, and take the proper steps toward preventing deleterious genetics.  In the second section of the podcast, we go through my actual 23andMe data, and you can follow along with my genes (which you and I may share) and what steps we can take to optimize the problem genes. Go ahead and follow along with the podcast by clicking through HERE to see my genetic data and compare that to your 23andMe data.  In this episode we cover categories of the genetic report and more: Brain Optimization Genes -Alzheimers etc, anxiety, impulsivity Diet Optimization Genes -Diabetes, Obesity, Heart disease, Gut, Skin Vitamin, Hormone & Detox Genes Iron, Testosterone, Estrogen, Thyroid, Histamines, B vitamins Gym Genes Muscle type, Bone, Pain sensitivity, Sleep Genes •Should we worry about organizations having our genetic information? •The story of someone he worked with who learned about sex hormones and propensity for lower testosterone. Then confirmed in the bloodwork, then they made major changes •How knowing your genetic predispositions are essential for optimal performance. •Why should people give a shit about doing DNA testing and knowing their genetic markers •Journey from curious about his own genetics to becoming a DNA consulting coach •The importance of watching foods that increase histamines (allergic symptoms)

Starting to get a cold? Fast, don't work out, don't even think,  bundle up and megadose vitamin A.  Dr. Ben Lynch is a wealth of knowledge for cleaning up dirty genes and living a healthy, optimal life. Check out his book Dirty Genes  CLICK HERE  - Dirty Genes Book  - LINK  CLICK HERE  For Dr. Ben Lynch - LINK  In this episode we cover:  •How to stave off a cold before it starts •Why you shouldn’t drink liquid while eating to allow saliva and digestive enzymes •Ways to influence and clean up our genes. •How mindset influences gene expression •Supplementation as a way to influence genes and clean up genes •Why forced vaccinations are problematic for certain people with specific dirty genes •Pro-inflammatory haplotypes and the implications of having them •How to test your inflammation by scratching your own arm •How eating fermented foods, probiotics or even leftovers can activate inflammation and histamines (which are neurotransmitters) •Two week process of cleaning up dirty genes •40% of our digestion is seeing and smelling food.

Rian Doris, COO of Flow Research Collective works with elite performers - then helps them get 500% better.  BOOK FREE COACHING CALL---> www.zerotodangerous.com/opp Rian and Steven Kotler at Flow Research Collective do important work on the study of flow states. Research, coaching and trainings like Zero To Dangerous.  BOOK FREE COACHING CALL---> www.zerotodangerous.com/opp In this episode we cover: •A clear, understandable definition of Flow •Indicators of flow from neurophysiological level •Proven, scientifically reported states of optimal performance •Zero To Dangerous training course •How flow is the future of performance •Partnerships with Stanford, USC, Deloitte, Imperial college of London and Darpa •Train executives with psychometric testing, with masterminds •Take illusive, inconsistent experiences and turn them into repeatable and •Using flow as a meta skill that improves all the areas of your life.  

Mike Mutzel's approach to optimal performance is clear, science-based and really effective.  His website, youtube channel and podcast are a wealth of knowledge, and practical advice for living the optimal life.  In this episode we cover: •The must track biomarkers for performance •Why we should local and seasonal and seasonal metallic changes? •Breathwork before pizza and beer •What is metabolic debt? •The importance of baselines, blood work, deja scan, HRV, selfies for body comp, sleep, blood glucose/ketones, dream recall •The connection between what you’re feeding your kids and their behavior •Why you should fast before flying •Fasting during cancer treatments •When you’re fat adapted, you have less oxidative stress, you’re able to more effectively battle environmental factors •Basic fasting protocols

If you're not up on the science around estrogenic chemicals - and how they're effecting the health of millions - this episode may shock you.  Dr. Anthnoy Jay wrote the best-selling book Estrogenics - which takes on the topic of mass exposure to estrogenic chemicals. Dr. Jay is a researcher at the Mayo Clinic currently researching stem cells, epigenetics and infrared light.  In this episode we cover:  •Why you should absolutely not eat soy products - increases estrogen •Symptoms and health issues associated with exposure to estrogenic chemicals like stubborn fat, man boobs, infertility and more • Best fragrance free products •Cannabis and estrogen - you may have a certain gene that makes or made you sensitive to it!!! •Breast cancer rates skyrocketing…and we’re not looking at causes. •Depression and estrogenic chemicals. Studies look at high BPA in unrine and depression •Atrizene and Sex Changing Frogs   •Estrogenic chemicals effecting wildlife - fish especially  

Doesn't everyone want to be able to control their emotions more effectively?  Sean Webb is one of the more unique thinkers and authors you'll ever come across. He knows more about how the mind works than anyone else you've heard of.  Sean's Framework here - LINK: https://mindhackinghappiness.com/ In this episode we cover: •What exactly is happiness (there are two types) •Observing emotions & having the choice of whether or not to use them •Understanding your emotional process •Avoiding emotional fallout •How naming your emotions are effective in managing them.  •The dread associated with “Making it” and the transient nature of happiness. •How NOT to identify your personality with one emotion or another •The explanation of how loved ones are also included in our definition of self •A lot of what we do in our waking awareness is tied to our physiology especially our limbic system •The difference between little s self and big S self  

Dr. Payson Flattery has been injecting himself with all sorts of awesome bio-hacking concoctions for almost 20 years.  Dr. Flattery runs a Regenerative Medicine clinic called Bend Regenerative Medicine where people from all over the world come to receive cutting edge recovery and pain management treatment.  Plus, the dude is a beast of an outdoorsman.  In this episode we dive deep into the early treatments and how regenerative medicine is now looking to exosomes and peptides to treat many many maladies.  We cover: •What sorts of physical issues are best treated with Regenerative Medicine? •The evolution of Regenerative techniques from pummace to dextrose to PRP, testosterone, GH, mixed with dextrose, Stem Cells, Exosomes •How to Stem Cells work? •What are Exosomes? •What are peptides? How are they useful? What does the research say? BPC157  •Is it a good idea to do full-body stem cell treatments? •Contrasts between standard surgical treatments versus regenerative medicine •Where are the stem cells and exosomes coming from? What’s the process of getting pre-natal stem cells? Do they test those stem cells? •Dr. Flattery's predictions that exosomes may be effective for cancer treatments in the future.

What do Buckminster Fuller, Nobel Prizes, Biodomes and Really Old Rats have in common? In this episode we're joined by Chris Burres and scientist and founder of My Vital C.  If you’ve ever wanted to live longer, and FEEL better, then do we have the C60 show for you! SPECIAL OFFER FOR OPP LISTENERS:  LINK - myvitalc.com/opp - USE CODE OPP for over 20% off In this episode we cover:  •ESS60 with olive oil RAT STUDY - rats lived 90% longer than the other two groups - longest longevity study for mammals to date.  • 1985 researchers discovered the third form of carbon in the form of fullerenes Nobel Prize award 10 years later - sort of a 3d version of benzene • Chris' origin as a supplement provider - process of people taking this and requesting more - after originally stating (don’t ingest this substance). • How does (C60 or more specially with ESS60) work in the cell.  • How Nano-material, 10engstroms across, are able to enter cell walls and absorb free radicals and passes through then excreted (probably) • Anecdotal evidence for sleep improvement, arthritic symptoms and inflammation.