The Superhumanize Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Superhumanize Podcast,
where we explore the intersection of science, self-healing, and sovereignty. I am your host, Ariane Sommer.
And today, we are entering one of the most promising frontiers in regenerative health: stem cell support, not through invasive procedures, but through the intelligence of the body itself. My guest is Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, a company at the forefront of developing plant-based stem cell enhancers that work with your biology, mobilizing your body’s own master repair cells using natural compounds backed by over two decades of research. This is not science fiction. This is clinical science, blending natural ingredients like sea buckthorn, Aloe macroclada, and blue-green algae into a protocol designed to support stem cell release, circulation, and communication.In our conversation, Ryan and I explore, why stem cells are the body’s innate repair system, how inflammation and microcirculation can block or accelerate healing, and how simple, evidence-backed daily practices can reawaken the body’s regenerative potential. We will also discuss compelling clinical and anecdotal results from early studies,
including breakthroughs in heart function, neurological health, and trauma recovery.Whether you are navigating chronic illness, exploring new pathways to vitality,
or simply seeking to become a more sovereign steward of your health,
this episode offers insight, direction, and empowerment.Episode HighlightsRyan Riley shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to wellness innovator, bridging science and holistic health.The role of stem cells in the body’s natural repair system and how their circulation declines with age.How natural botanicals like blue-green algae, aloe, and goji berry can support stem cell mobilization.Early studies showing promise in conditions like heart disease and Parkinson’s when stem cell activation is supported.Ryan’s personal experiences with endurance sports and how stem cell support aided recovery and performance.The integration of mindset, belief, and emotional health in physical healing.Why bridging naturopathic and allopathic medicine could be the future of healthcare.The importance of shifting from reactive to proactive care in supporting longevity.ResourcesStemRegen – https://stemregen.coChristian Drapeau (stem cell scientist) on TikTok & Instagram – search “Christian Drapeau”Ryan Riley’s work with StemRegen – https://stemregen.coSOCIAL MEDIAYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@stemregenInstagram https://www.instagram.com/stemregen/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/STEMREGENOfficial/X https://x.com/stemregen

Welcome to the Superhumanize Podcast, where ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge science, and we remember that magic is not fantasy, it’s our forgotten birthright. I'm your host, Ariane Sommer.Throughout my global journey, from my childhood in Sierra Leone to the boardrooms of wellness enterprises, I’ve witnessed the profound cost of our disconnection from our own innate wisdom. We've traded our intuitive knowing for external validation, our natural rhythms for artificial timelines, our deep feminine wisdom for surface-level productivity.But what if I told you there's a way back? A way to speak the language of the universe itself and to reclaim the word 'witch' for what it truly means: wise.My guest today is Mia Magik. You might know her as the spiritual fairy godmother whose Sacred Rage Ritual went viral on TikTok, giving millions of women permission to feel what they've been told to suppress for centuries.Mia is also the bestselling author of "IntuWitchin: Learn to Speak the Language of the Universe and Reclaim Your Inner Magik," and I've had the privilege of reading her upcoming book "Witchual," which transforms ordinary moments into profound spiritual practice through what she calls attention plus intention.She's the founder of Witch School, has led transformational retreats in castles throughout Scotland and France, and has coached everyone from tech leaders to professional athletes to remember their supernatural abilities.Here's what moves me most about Mia's work: she's reclaiming the truth that our disconnection from nature is the root of our modern suffering, and that remembering our magical nature isn't just personal healing, it’s planetary medicine.So join me as we explore what it means to live a fearlessly authentic life, to embrace both the light and dark feminine within us, and to discover that the magic you seek is not somewhere out there, it’s already within you, waiting to be remembered.Episode Highlights:Magic is not fantasy but a forgotten birthright we can reclaim.Mia’s viral Sacred Rage Ritual gave millions of women permission to express emotions long suppressed.The deeper meaning of the word “witch” as wise, and how reclaiming it empowers authenticity.How attention plus intention can transform ordinary moments into profound spiritual practice.Reconnecting with nature as the antidote to modern disconnection and suffering.Living a fearlessly authentic life by embracing both the light and dark feminine within us.Remembering that the magic we seek is not external, but already alive within.Resources mentioned:Mia Magik — Learn to Speak the Language of the Universe and Reclaim Your Inner Magic (book) — https://miamagik.comWitchel (upcoming book by Mia Magik) — https://miamagik.com/booksWitch School — https://miamagik.com/witch-school

Today I invite you into a conversation that hums with ancient codes and sacred math. My guest is Kaitlyn Kaerhart, bestselling author and renowned numerologist, mystic, musician, and teacher of cosmic pattern. Her work is a bridge between disciplines and dimensions, blending music, mathematics and mysticism, science and soul.What you are about to hear is a chance to remember who you are, through the lens of numbers and archetypes.Whether you are familiar with numerology or encountering it for the first time, I invite you to listen not only with your mind, but with your field. Your resonance. You are the cosmic code.Episode highlights: 01:24 – Blending music, mathematics, mysticism, and soul: discovering the cosmic code that connects us all.01:57 – Remembering who we are through numbers and archetypes.02:56 – How numerology reveals patterns that shape our lives.03:44 – Kaitlyn shares her journey into numerology and cosmic patterns.05:14 – Understanding the deeper truths about identity and purpose through numbers.07:17 – How language and media shape our understanding of ourselves.09:01 – Breaking through systemic erasure of feminine wisdom and knowledge.13:21 – The difference between broken systems vs. individuals: why we aren’t broken.16:19 – Patriarchal conditioning and the erasure of women’s pleasure and power.22:33 – The energetic and spiritual dimension of full self-expression.28:41 – The relational costs of imbalance and disconnection.30:10 – What it means to be “literate” in our cosmic and embodied codes.32:35 – Transformational effects when men and women embrace numerology and cosmic awareness.33:45 – Practical steps for reclaiming inner truth and aligning with higher purpose.38:50 – Dispelling myths and embracing tools for self-discovery.43:24 – Cultural narratives, conditioning, and reclaiming authentic empowerment.46:34 – Overcoming shame and learning to fully embrace one’s path.49:49 – What true equality and partnership look like through a cosmic lens.50:29 – Closing reflections: your body and soul are built for alignment, empowerment, and joy.52:19 – Kaitlyn’s invitation to remember who we truly are and where to connect with her work.Resources:WEBSITEhttps://www.kaerhart.com/BOOKhttps://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Cosmic-Code-Numerology-ebook/dp/B088D28DPFSOCIALSInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaerhart/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/kaitlynkaerhartXhttps://x.com/kaerhartTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@UC8N8-bys6MW7lMya_NYLU2A

There are conversations we avoid, not because they are meaningless, but because they are too meaningful. Death is one of those conversations.
And yet, as today’s guest so gently and powerfully reminds us, speaking of death is not morbid. It is liberating.My guest is Johanna Lunn, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, producer, and the visionary behind the When You Die Project.
Through her deeply moving trilogy of films, including In the Realm of Death & Dreaming, Saying Goodbye, and Architecture of Death, she has opened space for a cultural dialogue we desperately need, one that begins at the end, but does not end there.In this episode, we speak of what it means to prepare for death,
why Swedish Death Cleaning is not about minimalism, but about legacy, and how near-death experiences, deathbed visions, and liminal dreams might not be fantasy, but memory.As someone who lost my father this year and as someone who lives at the intersection of healthspan, longevity, and the search for meaning, I feel this conversation in my bones.
Because what we avoid holds power over us.
But what we name, we can walk with.So I invite you now into this sacred conversation: soft, subversive, and filled with grace.Episode highlights: 07:45 Johanna’s early encounters with profound loss and the silence that followed11:00 Grief as an untold story — how broken hearts can create art, movements, and meaning14:00 A pivotal moment at the bedside: discovering that dying can be held in love16:30 Storytelling as a bridge to “death literacy”17:15 What it means to die consciously — from Swedish death cleaning to life review23:15 How preparing for death can also deepen how we live24:15 Near-death experiences and deathbed visions as memories, not fantasies27:00 Why NDEs feel “realer than real” and what they reveal about consciousness33:15 Signs, synchronicities, and the continued presence of loved ones35:15 Opening family conversations about dying across generations38:00 The “architecture of death” — the rooms, passageways, and mystery of the final months42:30 Terminal lucidity, the “pickup team,” and traveling language of the dying47:15 How families change as a loved one dies — why part of us also dies with them49:00 If death had a message for our hyper-busy world: let goDeath is not the opposite of life, but part of its wholeness. In a culture that hurries past loss, this episode teaches us how to recover the forgotten language of dying and grieving — showing us how remembering death can teach us to live more fully.Resources mentioned:When You Die Project — https://whenyoudie.orgIn the Realm of Death and Dreaming (Film by Johanna Lunn) — https://whenyoudie.orgSaying Goodbye (Film by Johanna Lunn) — https://whenyoudie.orgThe Architecture of Death (Film by Johanna Lunn) — https://whenyoudie.orgBarbara Karnes, RN — https://bkbooks.comDivision of Perceptual Studies (University of Virginia) — https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studiesInternational Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) — https://iands.orgDean Radin, PhD — Institute of Noetic Sciences — https://noetic.orgLinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/johannajlunnFacebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoudiecommunityX https://x.com/whenyoudie_orgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoudie_org/

Welcome to Superhumanize, where we explore the edges of human potential, and the systems, seen and unseen, that shape our lives.Today’s conversation is a deeply personal and profoundly scientific journey. I am honored to welcome Martha Carlin, citizen scientist, entrepreneur, systems thinker, and founder of BiotiQuest. When her husband John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2002, Martha didn’t just become a caregiver. She became a force of research, uncovering unexpected connections between the gut microbiome, neurodegeneration, and the modern toxic landscape.In this conversation, we speak of grief and love, and also bacteria and frequency. We speak of supplements, and also of synchronicity. We map systems, from spreadsheets to stool samples, and explore how shifting the internal terrain may be one of the most powerful levers for healing our minds and bodies.This episode is an invitation to listen not only with the mind, but with the gut.Episode Highlights:01:20 Martha shares her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis and how it led her to become a citizen scientist.03:40 Early signs of Parkinson’s and the devastating diagnosis.05:20 How Martha’s systems background shaped her research approach.06:50 Discovering the microbiome as the “general ledger” of the body.09:20 The impact of organophosphates (glyphosate and other chemicals) on the body.13:20 Why Martha would eliminate organophosphates if she had a magic wand.14:50 How electromagnetic fields disrupt microbial balance and health.17:20 Healing potentials of light and frequency-based therapies.20:20 What stool samples reveal about chronic disease and hidden toxins.23:00 The role of endotoxin in Parkinson’s and other chronic illnesses.26:20 Emotional trauma, grief, and ancestral memory in the gut.29:30 Chronic constipation and emotional holding patterns in Parkinson’s patients.33:00 Gut health, mitochondria, and nutrient uptake.36:00 How red light therapy and fasting affect mitochondria.37:50 Development of Sugar Shift probiotic and its impact on Parkinson’s and metabolic health.42:00 Results of clinical trials: gut restoration, lowered endotoxins, and improved blood sugar.44:00 Perfect Peace probiotic and its effects on stress and calmness.47:00 Where to find BioCollective products and special audience discount.48:40 Martha’s closing message: hope, transformation, and the power of self-education.49:40 Ariane’s reflection on interconnectedness, ecosystems, and healing.Resources mentioned:Book: Lucky Man by Michael J. Fox — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0786867642Book: Missing Microbes by Dr. Martin Blaser — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250069260The BioCollective — https://thebiocollective.comBiotiQuest Probiotics (Sugar Shift, Perfect Peace, and more) — https://biotiquest.comThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748Resolve Parkinson’s Docuseries — https://resolveparkinsons.orgSubscribe to the podcast at https://superhumanize.com

There are some guests who carry presence before they speak a single word, who feel like a quiet force, more frequency than form. Michelle Argyris is one of those guests.You may know her as an actress, a healer, a guide in the wellness space. But there is something deeper about her being, a truth that does not perform, but pulses. Michelle is someone who walked through her own fire, through collapse and came out the other side.Michelle is the Founder of Windtuition, a trauma informed somatic breath work faciliatator, Reiki Master, sound-healer, psychic medium and energetic intuitive. Today’s conversation is not about fixing. It is about feeling. It is about sovereignty, embodiment, and what it takes to rewire a life from the breath up.We speak about intimacy and discernment and about the unseen currents that shape our becoming. We also touch on AI as a mirror of consciousness, the soul of entrepreneurship, and what it means to walk through the world as a moving prayer.This is a conversation and also an invitation to healing and connecting with our most authentic purpose and Self.Episode highlights:04:00 From performing outwardly to reaching inward: the sacred interruption that changed her path07:00 The trap of external validation and discovering acceptance within10:00 Main character energy vs. shared human roles — reframing identity through Disney archetypes13:00 Villains, the dark feminine, and shame as hidden currents in women’s lives16:00 Embodiment, sensuality, and the life force within18:00 A night of the dark soul in Egypt and the revelation of polarity20:00 The desire to be seen: survival instinct, witch wound, and the difference between performance and presence23:00 Breathwork as a gateway into authenticity, freedom, and embodied intelligence27:00 Breathwork as an alternative to sacred medicines: the breath that speaks back29:00 Wind Tuition — the meaning behind Michelle’s healing platform and its offerings32:00 Resonance, coherence, and shifting reality34:00 Working with Robert Edward Grant, the Architect, and AI as a spiritual mirror42:00 Embodied wisdom vs. spiritual bypassing — why healing requires being in the body46:00 The edge of becoming: surrender, trust, and healing in relationship with the divine masculine51:00 She Code — Michelle’s 8-week online playground for women53:00 Upcoming retreats and where to connect with MichelleResources mentioned:She Code https://www.windtuitionwellness.com/shecodeWind Tuition Wellness: https://www.windtuitionwellness.comRobert Edward Grant: https://robertedwardgrant.comBook mentioned: Our Symphony of Selves by James Fadiman – https://www.symphonyofselves.comUpcoming retreat in Sedona (October): https://www.windtuitionwellness.com/retreatsMichelle Argyris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleargyrisGuest's social handles:P.S. If you enjoy this episode and feel it helps to elevate your life, please give us a rating or review. And if you feel others may benefit from this podcast as well, spread the word, share and help grow our tribe of Superhumans. When we help heal One, we help heal All. Much gratitude and love.Yours,Ariane

My guest today is a woman who listens to stone the way others listen to music, hearing the layered rhythms, ancient memory, and hidden messages beneath our feet.Dr. Marcia Bjornerud is a structural geologist, writer, and professor at Lawrence University whose work explores the physics of earthquakes, the architecture of mountains, and the deep time story of our living planet. She is the author of several beloved books for popular audiences, including Reading the Rocks, Timefulness, Geopedia, and most recently, Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks, which won the 2025 John Burroughs Medal for Natural History Writing.In today’s conversation, we explore Earth as an animate, dynamic system, one that has been reinventing itself for over 4 billion years, leaving records of her great experiments in stone. We dive into Marcia’s life’s work of decoding that record and into her belief that rocks are not inert, they are narrators of Earth’s evolving story. Marcia invites us to understand the language of stone, to foster a “geo-centric” worldview that reconnects us with the rhythms and relationships of this planet, and to step into a deeper kinship with the Earth as home.We also speak about her travels to remote parts of the world, such as Svalbard, Norway, her reflections on the Anthropocene, how thinking like a geologist can help save the world, and what she may have learned from Indigenous wisdom traditions in her dialogue with land and rock.This is a conversation about time, transformation, and the quiet, enduring truths that live in stone.Episode Highlights:02:30 – Dr. Bjornerud’s early fascination with rocks from glacial deposits in Wisconsin.04:00 – Structuring her latest book Turning to Stone around autobiographical chapters, each linked to a specific rock.06:00 – Defining the term "timefulness" and how seeing in geologic time alters our perception of the present.07:30 – Rocks as palimpsests: ancient stories overwritten but still traceable.08:45 – Rocks as verbs, not nouns: dynamic participants in Earth's ongoing transformation.10:30 – Witnessing the radical evolution of geoscience: from fixed continents to dynamic tectonics and complex climate models.13:00 – Paradigm shifts: from denying catastrophes to accepting extinction events like the one that ended the dinosaurs.16:00 – Ice age floods and possible global correlations to catastrophic water events.18:00 – Reflections on flat-earthers, epistemology, and failures in science education.20:30 – Dr. Bjornerud’s spiritual and emotional connection with rocks and their silent companionship.22:30 – Working in rapidly changing Arctic landscapes and observing real-time geology in motion.24:00 – The language of stone: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks as dialects.26:00 – What would change if Western culture viewed the Earth as animate rather than mechanical?29:00 – Critiquing techno-optimism and misplaced hubris in dreams of colonizing Mars.32:00 – Hidden infrastructures of rock: aquifers, basalt weathering, and climate regulation.35:00 – Collaborating with Indigenous scientists and tribal legal teams to protect ecosystems.38:00 – Thinking like a geologist: embracing humility, interconnectedness, and a long-term perspective.40:00 – Letting go of narcissism and rediscovering our place in Earth’s continuum.42:00 – Why colonizing Mars is scientifically implausible and ethically evasive.45:00 – Message for the seventh generation: the Earth abides—if we listen.47:00 – Closing reflection: stone as story, Earth as ancestor, and ourselves as part of a resilient and sacred cycle of becoming.Resources mentioned:Books by Dr. Marcia BjornerudTurning to Stone – https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781324093494Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World – https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780691202631Reading the Rocks – https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780465009335Geopedia – https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780691217109Lawrence University Faculty Page – https://www.lawrence.edu/offices/faculty/marcia-bjornerudSubscribe to the podcast at https://superhumanize.com

Today’s episode is a truth-telling, taboo-breaking, and pleasure-restoring conversation that could quite literally change lives.I am joined by Dr. Laurie Mintz, psychologist, author, speaker, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida, whose life’s work has been a powerful act of cultural unlearning and sexual awakening. Dr. Mintz is the author of the groundbreaking books Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex. Both are rooted in science, filled with heart, and have been proven through published research to increase sexual satisfaction, body confidence, and orgasm frequency in women, and to radically improve communication and connection between partners.For too long, the narratives around women’s bodies and sexuality have been distorted by shame, silence, and a patriarchal script that left so many disconnected from their birthright: pleasure, autonomy, and full aliveness.In a world where we have been taught that sex is penetration, that female pleasure is elusive, and that clitoral stimulation is optional, Dr. Mintz is leading a revolution: a revolution for orgasm equality, for linguistic liberation, and for true intimacy based on knowledge, consent, and joy.Her viral TEDx talk, watched by over two million people, challenges us to close the pleasure gap and to stop treating women’s orgasms as afterthoughts, or worse, illusions. And her message is as much about cultural healing as it is about personal empowerment.In this episode, we explore why sex education fails most women, how language shapes our sexual experiences, why so many women fake orgasm, and how we can all return to a more authentic, attuned, and pleasure-centered approach to sexuality.This is much more than a conversation about sex. It is a conversation about power, equality, and embodiment. It is about reclaiming what was ours all along.And to remember that when a woman’s pleasure is honored, we do not just heal individuals, we begin to heal the world.Episode highlights:03:00 – Dr. Mintz shares her path from writing about low sexual desire in women to uncovering the widespread ignorance around the clitoris and female orgasm.05:45 – The “orgasm gap” is a cultural problem, not a biological one—and the myth that “sex equals penetration” is rooted in patriarchal definitions of sex.08:00 – Mainstream media portrays distorted, unrealistic depictions of female pleasure, leading women to believe they are broken when they aren’t.10:00 – Why so many women fake orgasms and how performance-based sex robs both partners of real connection and joy.13:45 – New research shows that bisexual women orgasm dramatically more with female partners than male ones—revealing a deeper systemic issue.16:15 – How language, sex ed, and media erase clitoral stimulation, creating a false norm that harms everyone.22:00 – When women feel fully safe, seen, and met, they can access not just physical but also spiritual and energetic orgasms.24:30 – The false end-point of male orgasm in sex and why we must redefine climax as a shared, intentional experience.27:00 – The real cost of ignoring women’s pleasure: emotional distance, relational breakdown, and lost intimacy.29:00 – Lesbian couples experience more orgasms because of communication, mutual respect, and attention to clitoral stimulation—practices that can be applied to all relationships.31:45 – Research-backed benefits of Becoming Cliterate: greater sexual satisfaction, more frequent orgasms, improved communication—and less sexual pain.34:00 – Dr. Mintz’s six-step rhyme to close the orgasm gap: Educate, Meditate, Communicate, Lubricate, Vibrate, Alternate.36:30 – Addressing the myth of vibrator “desensitization” with science and compassion.39:00 – Why labiaplasty, unless medically necessary, is a tragic form of aesthetic mutilation driven by shame and cultural pressure.45:00 – Reclaiming pleasure as a spiritual act: when women embrace their orgasms, they unlock confidence, freedom, and personal power in every area of life.47:00 – Practical steps to move from shame to self-awareness, and from silence to sexual sovereignty.Resources:Dr. Laurie Mintz's website – www.drlauriemintz.comBecoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—and How to Get It by Dr. Laurie Mintz – https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062465094A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex by Dr. Laurie Mintz – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608826954Dr. Mintz on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drlauriemintzTEDx Talk: “The Orgasm Gap” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmOhyxzZ1gcVulva photo project (mentioned): The Vulva Gallery – https://www.thevulvagallery.comWorld Association for Sexual Health – https://worldsexualhealth.netGuide to Getting It On by Paul Joannides – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1885535754

Welcome back to The Superhumanize Podcast. I am so deeply honored to have you with me today for a conversation that is close to the very core of what it means to be human.My guest is Dr. Hsien Seow, Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation, Professor at McMaster University, and one of the foremost voices reimagining how we approach serious illness and end-of-life care. His work transcends the medical system, inviting us to see palliative care not as surrender, but as a path to reclaiming agency, dignity, and meaning, even, and perhaps especially, in life’s most vulnerable chapters.Dr. Seow’s book, Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, co-authored with Dr. Samantha Winemaker, is a guide to navigating life-changing diagnoses with clarity, courage, and grace. It offers seven keys to transform the illness journey from one of fear and disempowerment to one of hope and preparedness.In today’s conversation, we explore the paradigm shifts needed in healthcare, the deeper truths mortality can teach us about life, and how we can each become active architects of our own experience, even when the path ahead feels out of our control.This episode is about much more than palliative care. It is about what it means to live fully awake to our finite nature, and to love, decide, and be present with the preciousness of this human life.Episode Highlights:02:30 – Realizing a disconnect: the moment Hsien noticed future doctors weren’t trained to talk about dying, sparking his mission to change the system.04:00 – What palliative care really means: an approach that centers on the full human experience—emotional, spiritual, social—not just medical intervention.06:30 – Why timing matters: most people meet palliative care too late. Hsien and his colleague Dr. Sammy Winemaker push for earlier integration.07:15 – The key concept: “Hope for the best, plan for the rest” — balancing optimism with informed planning.08:30 – Reclaiming power from the medical system: how patients and families can move from passive to activated roles.10:00 – “Zooming out” to see the big picture: why asking what stage you’re in is essential to living fully.12:15 – How to move from silence to agency: the role of courageous conversations in healing.14:45 – The ripple effect: illness doesn’t just affect the patient—it shapes families and communities.16:30 – Family dynamics and understanding: how knowing someone’s coping style reduces conflict and increases compassion.20:00 – What to do when the patient avoids discussion: using gentle invitations instead of confrontations.25:00 – Real-life application: how Hsien’s own family used these principles to navigate care with love and tact.27:30 – Cultural myths and medical systems: how we've lost the communal experience of dying and what needs to change.30:15 – Reframing grief and loss: learning from everyday changes how to prepare for bigger transitions.32:30 – Dying as sacred: honoring diversity in spiritual beliefs and values through customized care.34:45 – The invisible load: recognizing and supporting family caregivers before burnout sets in.38:30 – Revisiting roles and expectations: how adaptability sustains families through long-term illness.40:00 – Everyday palliative care: acts of love like cooking, walking a pet, or simply being present.42:00 – Customize your order: bringing your whole self—values, beliefs, and personality—into your care.44:30 – One key question: “What do I need to know about you to give you the best care possible?”46:00 – The central truth: in the end, it’s not about things—it’s about love, presence, and purpose.48:00 – What Hsien would tell his younger self—and all of us—about listening to the quiet voice of purpose.49:15 – The Waiting Room Revolution: Hsien’s vision for a global movement to humanize the experience of illness and empower patients everywhere.Resources:The Waiting Room Revolution Websitehttps://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/Book: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest by Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Sammy Winemakerhttps://www.amazon.com/Hope-Best-Plan-Rest-Revolution/dp/1774583086The Waiting Room Revolution Podcasthttps://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/podcastAmbassador Program & Free Workshop Materialshttps://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ambassadorsDr. Hsien Seow’s Faculty Profile at McMaster Universityhttps://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/palliativecare/team/faculty/hsien-seowhttps://superhumanize.com

Welcome back to the Superhumanize Podcast. Today, we step into the radiant realm of healing, where ancient light meets modern science. My guest is Forrest Smith, a visionary at the intersection of wellness innovation and technology.As the founder of Kineon Labs and a former extreme athlete, Forrest brings decades of insight, both as a high-performing human and as a pioneering entrepreneur. His journey spans continents, from the rugby fields of South China to the tech corridors of North America. Along the way, he has built and sold multiple companies, delved deep into Chinese medicine and philosophy, and emerged with a powerful mission: to make cutting-edge red light therapy accessible, effective, and rooted in science.In this conversation, we explore what makes red light such potent allies for recovery, inflammation, performance, and even emotional well-being. We discuss photobiomodulation, how light interacts with our tissues at the molecular level, and why precise dosing truly matters. We also touch on the exciting future of light therapy for brain health, mood support, and energy optimization.Whether you are curious about pain management without pharmaceuticals, or interested in how light can nourish and heal the body, this episode will light the path.Episode highlights:02:00 – Forrest's journey from China-based tech entrepreneur and extreme athlete to mission-driven wellness innovator.04:00 – The founding vision of Kineon Labs: making high-quality red light and laser therapy devices accessible for home use.05:00 – Explanation of red light therapy and photobiomodulation—how light interacts with the body at a molecular level.07:00 – Why precise dosing matters: understanding the biphasic dose curve and photon absorption.09:00 – The role of nitric oxide and hemoglobin in increasing oxygen delivery and blood flow through light exposure.10:30 – How light affects mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, and inflammation on a cellular level.13:00 – Use of red light therapy in stroke recovery: extending the life of cells deprived of oxygen.14:00 – Designing devices backwards from desired biological outcomes instead of product features.17:00 – Why lasers outperform LEDs for dosing depth and precision.19:30 – Real-world outcomes from Kineon’s Move+ device: high performance athletes, military, and aging populations.21:00 – Sustainable pain relief and mobility improvements for osteoarthritis and chronic injuries.24:00 – Long-term cardiovascular effects of untreated joint injuries—and how light therapy reverses them.27:00 – The power of stacking light therapy with stem cells, PRP, and shockwave treatments.31:00 – Protocols for joint pain and recovery: knees, backs, and sprains.39:00 – Forrest’s favorite protocol: “Proximal Priority Therapy” for systemic inflammation and mood enhancement.41:00 – Transcranial light therapy and its promise for brain health, neurotransmitter balance, and immune resilience.44:00 – Future innovations: EEG and vagus nerve stimulation to support PTSD and autonomic regulation.50:00 – What’s next: real-time brain energy mapping with single photon avalanche diodes.51:00 – Where to find Kineon products and community resources.Resources mentioned:Kineon Labs website – https://kineon.ioMove+ wearable laser therapy device – https://kineon.io/products/move-plusKineon Therapy Quiz – https://kineon.io/pages/quizKineon Facebook Community Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/kineonusersGuest's social handles:TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kineon_labsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/kineon_labs/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-forrest-smith/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KineonlabsYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Kineon_LabsP.S. If you enjoy this episode and feel it helps to elevate your life, please give us a rating or review. And if you feel others may benefit from this podcast as well, spread the word, share and help grow our tribe of Superhumans. When we help heal One, we help heal All. Much gratitude and love.Yours,Ariane