Optimal Performance

Alanna Collen Wrote "10% Human" in 2015 and it sent shockwaves across the globe.  Her path of discovery and personal healing came after a devastating reaction from a cycle of antibiotics - ultimately leading her to discover the strange world of microbes and our relationship with them.  In this episode we cover:  • Microbes have been evolving with us since before we were human • 10% human refers to the statistic that there are 10x more microbes in and on the body that human cells. That number has shifted closer to 50% recently, but it says a lot about our relationship to microbes   • Skepticism of the assumption that diversity of microbiome in the gut is the answer for optimal health (some developing nations eat 1 thing Inuit) • Koala moms feed their joey’s poop because eucalyptus is hard to digest • Tips for keeping a healthy microbe balance in and on your body. Like - not using antibacterial soap for body or home. The importance of vaginal bacteria in birth and the problems with C-sections and more. • Her new book Fatology - the role of microbes in obesity

If you're listening to this you're interested in being your best self - and Tim Gray has a ton of ideas for you. So many ideas in fact, that he's hosting the largest biohacking conference in Europe.   Tim is hosting The Health Optimisation Summit in London, UK September 14th and 15th - where he's compiled a staggering lineup of speakers:  Dave Asprey, Marek Doyle, Matt Maruca, Harry Adelson, Quantified Bob, Siim Land, Gerald Pollack, Christopher Shade, Shaman Durek, John Gray and MORE! I love the way Tim and his team are positioning The Health Optimisation Summit: Biohacking, Nutrition, Fitness and Medical Worlds.  In this episode we talk a lot about some new supplements, tonics and approaches for optimal health. Here's a few. Quinton Hypertonic, Nuzest Protein, Grounding Bedsheet Tim also shares how he thinks and activates on his own health optimization - which I love.  Enjoy!  

Dr. Bruce Lipton has done a ton of fascinating work in stem cell research, epigenetics and consciousness.  Author of "Biology of Belief," a one-of-a-kind book which tackles epigenetics and a consciousness based understanding of biology.  In this episode we cover: The difference between our conscious and subconscious mind 3 powerful, practical techniques for re-programming the subconscious mind (which is limiting each of us) The power and effectiveness of positive, present-tense belief statements How energy psychology modalities can provide you an opportunity to engage super learning for new skills and behaviors like speed reading . Magneto Encephalogram test prove that our thoughts emirate out side of our body. Science can read your thoughts without Electro Encephalogram requiring touch… Our thoughts come out of us and into the environment around us.

Quantified Bob is one of the most well-known bio-hackers in the world. His site https://www.quantifiedbob.com/ is PACKED with N of 1 experiments, results, tips, and strategies to help you live an optimal life.  BODY - Sauna and Niacin to detox, Air Quality, Water Quality etc.  MIND - Personality Types, Brain Health, Ketones etc.  LIFESTYLE - Travel, HRV, Quantifying His Gambling Tendencies etc.  Bob is a pretty ideal guest for OPP. He's such a treasure trove of wisdom, experience and experiments. I picked his brain on some of the same experiments that you can also do at home to learn more about how you can quantify yourself and live optimal.  In this episode we cover:  • Simple ideas for minimizing your exposure to frequencies • The difference between high and low emf versus radio frequencies • The issue of keeping your phone in your pocket, constantly pinging for updates and data processing and how your genitals are exposed • Minimizing humidity to avoid mold growth especially in your bedroom • The Foobot air quality monitor - hepa filter - tracking sleep and hrv • How are your nasal pathways in the morning? closed? crusty? congested? = not good • What he uses to filter his water - Zero Water • Findaspring.com for collecting your drinking water • Shower filters for stripping out chemicals   Enjoy!!!   

I've struggled with how to present the write up for this episode, simply because I know it's so controversial. But I'll say this:   We're not being given the facts about the science (or lack thereof) behind vaccine safety. We've been told vaccine injuries are 1 in 1-million. We've been told that they're safe an effective in protecting us from scary diseases. We've also been lead to believe that anyone who questions vaccines is diluted. But you're different. You ask questions. You're curious. You listen to eye-opening podcasts which present a broad spectrum of data and resources. SO, I present to you a fact-based conversation about the vaccine debate.  Del Bigtree - Founder of the Informed Action Consent Network (ICAN) is one of the most outspoken advocates for consumer safety on the planet, and he has the credentials to back it up. He's produced award-winning television shows including CBS "Doctors," "Dr. Phil," and has produced one of the most controversial documentary films ever released called "Vaxxed." "Vaxxed tells the story of CDC whistleblower Dr. William Thompson, who shared that the CDC covered up research that linked vaccines to autism.  In this episode, we tackle the issue of vaccine safety head on and Del shares with us cited, proven data that explains the Big Pharma's plan to inject all of us against our will. We also cover: •Facts and figures FROM THE CDC, WHO, NIH and EPA about the dangers of our current vaccine schedule • The failure in the system of reporting vaccine injuries • How Big Pharma is protected from law suits from vaccine injuries.  •.0002% have a risk of dying of measles, and that includes some of the poorest nations in the world. • How the third leading cause of death in the US is a trip to the hospital, where 250,000 are killed every year from hospital visits for something other than the reason they went in the first place. • The benefits of getting measles as a child, and how Del hopes his kids get measles.  • The rest of the story when it comes to the Disney measles outbreak - and that 38% fo the cases were actually caused by the vaccine itself.  • Debunking the argument that vaccines protect immunocompromised children. • What is vaccine shedding? • What is a titer? • How Big Pharma is out spending oil lobbies 2-1 to further their money grab  LINKS TO ADDITIONAL CITED RESEARCH ICAN WHITEPAPER ON VACCINE SAFETY - https://icandecide.org/wp-content/uploads/whitepapers/VaccineSafety-Version-1.0-October-2-2017.pdf DANGERS OF ELIMINATING EXEMPTIONS AND CURTAILING VACCINE CRITICISM - https://icandecide.org/white-papers/Publications-Regarding-Vaccine-Safety.pdf AUTISM AND ALUMINUM IN ADJUVANTS - https://icandecide.org/wp-content/uploads/whitepapers/ICAN-AluminumAdjuvant-Autism.pdf  

Chris Masterjohn PhD knows more about neurotransmitters than anyone I've ever met. And in this episode, you'll find out exactly what I mean. Chris is offering all listeners of the OPP 20% off his Testing Nurtitional Status - The Ultimate Cheat Sheet - A massively powerful tool for understanding your own nutritional needs.  Testing Nurtitional Status - The Ultimate Cheat Sheet  Link - https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/sean PROMO CODE: SEAN In this episode we cover: •The best foods for neurotransmitter support •Which nutrients are most critical to a healthy brain •The importance of testing nutritional approaches for optimal results. • A comprehensive breakdown for understanding key neurotransmitters. • Serotonin not a feel good chemical, but a stress coping chemical • 3 grams of glycine before bed to lower core temp and  get to sleep faster and get deeper sleep • Biogenic amines • Dopamine • Acetylcholine • Gaba • Glutamate • Glycine - eating nose to tail, • Keto as a fasting-mimicking diet • Choline for sustained focus • The role of histamines • Testing nutritional status  - cheat sheet A system for managing nutritional status.  • B1,2,3,5, Niacin, ATP and Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Sulfer, Sodium, Glycine, • The role of endocannabinoids in learning at the edge of our comfort zone • Supporting the process of methylation with a 23 and me test to determine how much choline you need • Vitamins and minerals cheat sheet To stay up to date and in the loop with Chris Masterjohn via facebook. Click Below  

What happens when you nearly break your ankle half-way through your first of 7 ultramarathons? You keep running. You talk to yourself. You ask the race to bring it on. You will yourself to transcend...you, and do the IMPOSSIBLE.  Joel Runyon's The Impossible List - tracks 100+ goals like "swim in every ocean," "bike across America," and "give $100,000 dollars away. So far he's raised nearly $200,000 for Pencils of Promise, which builds schools in communities that need them - through Impossible.org Joel went from living in his parent's basement to living an adventurous life with purpose in no time. Now, he's inspiring thousands of other people from around the world tackle their impossible list, and live an inspired life.   In this episode we cover: • The mentality it takes to do the IMPOSSIBLE • Mental tips for running Ultramarathons • Building Businesses like The Ultimate Paleo Guide - Ultimate Meal Plans and Move Well • How to create your own Impossible List • Goal setting and goal execution • Transcending self-limiting beliefs • Protecting your schedule Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: https://bit.ly/2UDHX3n Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks   Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook  

We touch our phones over 2,600 times per day. It can be a major time suck and it also contributing to our society's growing anxiety.  Luckily Robert Plotkin has a plan for us. Robert is an expert in mindful uses of technology. Good thing too, since he's uniquely qualified to help. He's a MIT grad in Computer Science, a patent attorney for emerging technology and founder of Technology For Mindfulness.  We're all guilty of over-using our phone: when we're not even thinking about it, when waiting in a line, as a reaction to ordinary down-time.  Thing is, there are simple techniques we can drill in order to break the bad habits we've developed.  In this episode we cover: • Techniques to manage our cellphone use like setting limits on apps • Simplifying the way we use computers to be more productive • The psychology of using pen and paper for creative brainstorming • Optimal Email techniques like time-blocking, batching and categories • A simple technique to prepare yourself before using social media • A real-time exercise to break unconscious phone grabbing   Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: https://bit.ly/2UDHX3n Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks   Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook    

Delete your meditation apps. Learn to meditate without someone telling you what to do.  Fresh off his presentation at The Biohacking Conference - James Brown teaches meditation to a list of very cool companies  - and I understand why - he's good.  "Meditation helps you make less mistakes." Vedic Path Meditation teaches people a way to meditate that's more accessible than other forms of meditation. James and I dig into this form of meditation and also consider the question about why meditation is useful - and you may be surprised by his answer.  This is a really fascinating conversation about the usefulness of meditation for busy people.  James has given all of you a discount for his online meditation course which includes 12 videos lessons and bunch of other video support and goodies. SIGN UP HERE - https://www.flowmeditation.cc/ USE PROMO CODE: OPTIMAL In this episode we cover: • Flow states • Why FLOW Meditation works better than any app • How he went from a turbulent life, to calm and happy with meditation • Differences and similarities between meditation practices • The different layers of consciousness   Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: https://bit.ly/2UDHX3n Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks   Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook  

Drew Canole has made it his life's work to help heal, optimize and inspire health across the planet. Starting with thousands of powerful videos from his Youtube channel FitLifeTv then founding Organifi - Drew creates. His Book "You Be You" Detox Your Life, Crush Your Limitations and Own Your Awesomeness - provides readers with a three step process to be their best.  From Lewis Howes: “To truly transform your life - mind, body and soul, you must be willing to put in the work.  I've seen Drew Canole put in the work for years to get to where he is, and this book will guide you to overcome your limitations as well.” We recorded our conversation in the middle of the Organifi offices (which felt more like a community event center) which has all the bells and whistles of a biohacking lab: red-light therapy, gym, meditation space, aroma therapy, a kitchen and more.  I'm personally a HUGE fan of the Organifi Green Juice  Drew has mountains of wisdom to share and I hope you're as inspired by our conversation as I am.  In this episode we cover: • How Organifi creates new products • Cultivating a creative company culture • Organizational sustainability • Organifi's deeply impactful partnership with Vitamin Angels • Drew's philosophy on doing good work • A cutting-edge trademarked technique for extracting beta glucans for use in Organifi products • PLUS - How Drew uses esoteric practices to enhance his inspiration   Connect With Us Follow Sean McCormick Instagram: https://bit.ly/2UDHX3n Twitter: http://bit.ly/OPPMacTwitter Follow Natural Stacks   Twitter: http://bit.ly/NsTwitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/NsInstagram Facebook: http://bit.ly/NsFacebook