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Jun 8, 2017 • 36min

111: Sitting is The New Smoking: Physiology of Posture, Breathe, CNS & Vagal Tone with Aaron Alexander

The average person SITS 7.7 hours a day, with some people sitting up to 15 hours! By comparison, the average person only gets 6.5 hours of sleep each night. No wonder we're seeing a shift away from health in the average person. After all, 71% of the US is overweight. These statistics tell us a LOT. We sit too much. We sleep and move too little. And you already know we eat more than we ever have in the history of our species - most of that coming from low quality, processed foods. But not you - right?! ;) Back to this sitting thing... The CDC has called sitting the new smoking. Since most of us work from a seated position, commute to work sitting in cars, buses, trains, and planes, and then spend much of our down time sitting in front of TV's, hunched over phones... This podcast is something you need to hear. I'm joined by Aaron Alexander of Align Therapy to discuss how our posture impacts - no, it DICTATES - our physiology. Tune in to find out how you can optimize your sitting time and overcome the muscular, skeletal, and emotional crippling that comes from sitting in submissive, depressive, "douchey" positions for 1/3 of your life (8/24 hours a day). Hack your posture while sitting to optimize your physiology, feelings, mood, decisions and hormonal health.  #LiveOptimal
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Jun 5, 2017 • 32min

110: Is the Ketogenic Diet Wrong for Power Athletes?

Few things are one size fits all. Especially diets. New research has linked the ketogenic diet to decreases in peak performance for some athletes.  In the first ever OPP solo-cast, I'll discuss this research, what it means for us, and for power athletes, the best applications of the ketogenic diet, and how my 8-month experiment with being keto caused a 20-25% drop in strength. We'll look at the benefits of ketosis and how we can hack the ketogenic diet to reap the benefits while avoiding some of the common drawbacks. Study Results on Performance - VO2 Max DECREASED 2.4% - Peak Power DECREASED 4.1% - Grip Strength INCREASED 2.5%  Study Results on Biomarkers - 3% reduction in blood glucose - 20% reduction in insulin - 22% reduction in IGF-1
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Jun 1, 2017 • 51min

109 Lacie Mackey: Caveman Coffee Co-Founder on Coffee, Recovery, Training Hollywood's Elite

Lacie Mackey is the boss behind the business of Caveman Coffee and she's personal trainer to Hollywood's elite. No name-dropping here, but Lacie shares the do's and don't of recovery, hormonal balance, fitness, natural products, coffee and MCT oil.   We expose 3 secrets about coffee - the world's #2 commodity - that most people don't know, including why you should never store it in your refrigerator. (It absorbs freon)   Win FREE Caveman Coffee + CILTEP. Along with Caveman Coffee, we're helping 3 lucky people optimize their mornings with this bundle. 3 winners will receive: 1 Bag Caveman Coffee 1 Bottle of Caveman MCT Oil 1 Bottle of CILTEP   Entering is easy - just share this post by using this link: http://bit.ly/2rmehKB
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May 29, 2017 • 43min

108: Impact Theory's Tom Bilyeu on How To Ignite Human Potential

Tom Bilyeu is on a mission to end both metabolic disease and generational poverty. His relentless quest includes the stated intent to deliver people the tools required to live outside the matrix and create meaningful impact on the world. We're honored to have Tom on the OPP to share his insights on success and top tips to help ignite our potential.  Tom Bilyeu's 7 Ways to Ignite Your Potential Use books to enhance your social circle Do more research than anyone else Find gaps in the existing landscape and fill those voids Outwork everyone Love conquers all. Celebrate transformation to foster a community of support Find your lead domino Master the growth mindset Listen to the full podcast for the details and blueprint to implement each of these in your life. Who is Tom Bilyeu? Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Tom’s mission is the creation of empowering media-based IP and the acceleration of mission-based businesses [like Natural Stacks]. Personally driven to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world, Tom is intent to use commerce to address the dual pandemics of physical and mental malnourishment. Tom regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at some of the most prestigious conferences and seminars around the world, including Abundance 360, A-fest, and Freedom Fast Lane. Tom has also been a guest on the Tony Robbins podcast and The School of Greatness podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Success, and The Huffington Post. Tom is currently on the Innovation Board of the XPRIZE Foundation.  What you'll learn from Tom Bilyeu on the OPP: How to stand out from the crowd - even in saturated markets Ending metabolic disease Execute against your dreams Why adaptability beats strength or intelligence How to build the right team and support system for success Find your lead domino and the right catalysts for change The key to reaching the top: do research, fill in the gaps, outwork everyone The most crucial part(s) of Tom's morning routine Why Tom says "don't trust your emotions" Tom's strategies to live-forever - or at least optimize quality of life Where you can find Tom and get more of his unique inspiration Tom Bilyeu's Top 3 Tips to #LiveOptimal
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May 25, 2017 • 37min

OPP #107: Biohacker Summit Hot Seats: Leading Experts Share Best Advice, Biohacking Tips, and Tools for Optimization

Your backstage pass to the Biohacker Summit. 5 Speakers and VIPs from the event take their turn on the OPP Hot Seat and give you their best advice, #1 Biohacking Tip, favorite books, proudest moments, and most exciting thing they saw at this summit.
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May 22, 2017 • 44min

OPP #106: Brain's Frontal Lobe Activity, Our Shrinking Skulls and Functional Cranial Release with Dr. John Lieurance

Our skulls are shrinking and it's impacting our breathing & brain function. Anti-aging Dr John Lieurance is back to discuss these epigenetic changes, Functional Cranial Release (FCR), how it improves breathing, frontal lobe activity & vestibular f
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May 18, 2017 • 51min

OPP #105 Adam Von Rothfelder: 7 Daily Habits For Health and Success

Model, celebrity trainer, & movement specialist Adam Von Rothfelder shares the philosophy behind his Earn The Day mission and his 7 Daily Habits For Health and Success- including balance, restructuring water, movement vs. exercise, & hormonal balance.
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May 15, 2017 • 49min

Stem Cells, PRP and Anti-Aging Therapies with Dr. John Lieurance

Leading anti-aging doctor John Lieurance discusses the top regenerative therapies - including stem cells from your own bone marrow and abdominal fat, and PRP for joints, regeneration and longevity. We also cover growth factors, ultra-sounds, & laser IV's.
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May 10, 2017 • 58min

Olympian Tony Jeffries on Success in Sports, Business, and Life

2008 Olympic medalist Tony Jeffries never lost as a pro boxer, and now runs 2 successful gyms in LA. Tony gives us an unparalleled view of what it takes to win an Olympic medal and how we can apply those skills - training, visualization, mental toughness - for growth and success in business and life.
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May 7, 2017 • 48min

Food Intolerances: Pinner Test for Gut Health, Inflammation, and Auto-Immune Responses

2 months ago I stopped eating 1 of my favorite foods and I've never felt better. The food? Whole eggs. Turns out, I have a food Intolerances - the #1 cause of inflammation in the gut. We talk to the folks at Pinner Test to explain the difference between food allergies and intolerances, how to ID your intolerances and how gut health impacts Serotonin.

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