The Superhumanize Podcast

When we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles in life, how do we keep going? Our guest today is a true Superhuman, whose incredible story may inspire us all.  With only one functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma for a year, Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to stand on top of the world... Mt. Everest. Sean has broken through everything we were told about human limitations and redefined the way the world views success.Sean was diagnosed with two deadly, different, and unrelated forms of cancer, once at the age of thirteen and again at the age of sixteen. After an incredibly poor prognosis and being read his last rites, Sean astonished the medical community when he survived both diseases. He realized that after defeating cancer twice, no challenge would ever be too great and no peak too high.As the first cancer survivor to scale Mount Everest, Sean decided to continue climbing and has since topped the highest peaks in Africa, Europe, South America, Australia, Antarctica, and North America, thus completing the “7-Summits”. Upon skiing to both the South and the North Poles, Sean completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam. With the completion of the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, Sean is the only person in history to accomplish these superhuman feats.Sean continues to defy the odds, test his own endurance and inspire and motivate people around the world, sharing his message of hope. Sean also serves as a source of inspiration as the founder of the non-profit organization, The CancerClimber Association, the protagonist of the documentary True North, as well as a motivational speaker around the globe and as the author of the books Keep Climbing: How I Beat Cancer and Reached the Top of the World and Being Unstoppable: Conquering Your Everest.In this episode with Sean, you'll discover:-Dealing with catastrophic health news at a very young age...03:30-A second cancer diagnosis while following up on the first!...10:05-How these two diagnoses affected Sean's inner resilience....13:15-How Mt. Everest became Sean's foundation for taking control of his future...16:20-How the "world's best bad luck" was pivotal to Sean's ultimate success in scaling Everest...22:10-Adopting a mindset of viewing opportunities, not obstacles...28:10-Empowerment is superior to "inspiration"...30:15-Sean's best personal practice...34:30-And much more!Resources mentioned:Sean's websiteThe Cancer Climber Associationkilihope.comBOOKSKeep ClimbingBeing UnstoppableDOCUMENTARY True North: The Sean Swarner StoryGuest's social handles:InstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube

Many of us struggle with eyesight as we age. What if I told you, your eyesight could actually improve with age?Can you reverse your nearsightedness and throw away your glasses? According to today's guest, Jake Steiner, you can. Jake says:Your eyes are not broken. Nearsightedness is not an illness, but a $100 million business. And you can understand, control and reverse your myopia. Jake is the founder of endmyopia.org, the largest online vision improvement community and he has helped tens of thousands of people improve their eyesight and even reverse myopia.Jake has spent the last 20 years in vision biology science, focused on the prevention of nearsightedness and methods of reversing it and he has written over 1,200 articles on vision biology and myopia control. Today Jake will share with us why we have more control over our eyesight than we are told, the unrecognized driver of myopia and how certain tools and daily habits can improve and even reverse the issue.In this episode with Jake, you'll discover:-Myopia (nearsightedness) defined, and why it is not a genetic condition...02:30-How easy and quick is it to reverse myopia?...05:20-The advantages of a layperson researching and treating pseudo myopia...10:10-Exercises to do, and a practical timeframe in seeing results in improved eyesight...18:15-The success rate of treating myopia...23:30-The role of nutrition, and the best foods to consume regarding eye health...25:50-The risks and rewards of laser surgery...27:50-Keep your eyes healthy while using ubiquitous screens in our work and/or life...31:30-The beauty of doing nothing in preserving our sight and overall health...35:00-Engage in experiences that keep our minds off of those dang screens...39:00-Jake's best personal practice...43:11-And much more!Resources mentioned:End Myopia websiteEnd Myopia YouTube channel

There are multiple studies that have confirmed the incredible link between the health of our microbiome - the trillions of organisms that live in our digestive tract - and our likelihood of getting viral diseases like COVID-19. A lifestyle of low fiber diets, processed foods, little connection with nature and overuse of pharmaceuticals messes up the microbiome and makes us more susceptible to viruses than we naturally would be.There is a solution to this, though: our microbiome is constantly evolving, which means we can nurture it back to health if we are struggling and we can protect it and make it even stronger even when we are well and want to stay well.My guest today, Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board-certified gastroenterologist and author of the bestselling digestive health books Gutbliss: The Microbiome Solution, and The Bloat Cure. In her latest book, The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens from the Inside Out, Dr. Chutkan shares new insights and cutting edge research about our gut and our health, as well as a practical plan for strengthening the incredible antiviral defenses located in our gut and resolving symptoms of illness.Dr. Chutkan received her bachelor's from Yale University and her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she also did her internship and residency and served as chief resident. She completed her fellowship in gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Chutkan has been on the faculty at Georgetown University Hospital since 1997. In 2004 she founded the Digestive Center for Wellness, an integrative gastroenterology practice dedicated to uncovering the root cause of GI disorders.Dr. Chutkan incorporates microbial optimization, nutritional therapy, mind-body techniques, and lifestyle changes into her therapeutic approach to digestive disorders. Dr. Chutkan has been the medical expert on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Doctors, The Dr. Oz Show, The Megyn Kelly Show, and has her own PBS Special entitled “Gutbliss”.Today she will share with us her powerful and practical road map to strengthening the gut immune system.In this episode with Dr. Robynne Chutkan, you'll discover:-Social factors that inspired Robynne to write her latest book...04:30-Acid-blocking drugs compromise our immune system and gut health...09:06-The explanation of the gut and its role in our health...13:07-Innate and adaptive immunity within our bodies...22:05-Recommended tests to assess the health of your gut...30:30-A primer on the virome which allows billions of active viruses to coexist in harmony...38:10-First steps to take control of your gut and overall health...44:30-A "dirty" approach to using nature to optimize your health...47:30-Dr. Chutkan's best personal practice...54:50-And much more!Resources mentioned:Dr. Chutkan's websiteThe Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens from the Inside OutThis Week in Virology podcastGuest's social handles:FacebookInstagramYouTube

Do you have a longing for deep fulfillment in your life and work? And have you already walked many routes in your personal development but you feel like there is still a lot of the journey left? If you are like me, then you feel that connecting with and actually being and living our true Self is part of the most important life work each of us can do. Our guest today, Helma Lieberwerth is a global authority on illuminating and teaching how you can be your true Self. Helma's work has been mentioned in the same breath with luminaries such as Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, Gregg Braden and Byron Katie.For Helma Lieberwerth it is paramount that everyone is truly themselves and from that baseline they are then able to contribute to the greater work of the collective human family. Helma is the founder of the vision on people and personal growth called the Intention of Being and developed the Quaning Guidance methodology.Helma is the co-author of the book Intention of Being: A Groundbreaking and Extraordinarily Positive View on Who You Really Are and has facilitated for tens of thousands of people to experience their true Self, living a fulfilling life from inner trust.In this episode with Helma, you'll discover:-What is "the Intention of Being?"...03:30-How the Intention of Being is manifested in our lives...06:00-Examples of clues in our immediate environment that indicate our Intention of Being...10:00-The "magnetic effect" and how it influences our "personal information field"...13:20-How our personal experiences make up our own personal "school of life"...19:05-About our inner "gatekeeper" and how to make it a positive force in our lives...25:08-"Quaning" and how it affects your Intention of Being...32:00-Real life example of Quaning having a positive effect in the life of an individual...37:15-How Quaning is different from other types of healing practices...40:11-Helma's work in paranormal therapy...44:10-Ways to cultivate our "beloved constant"...47:20-Helma's best personal practice...50:15Resources mentioned:Helma's websiteIntention of Being: A Groundbreaking and Extraordinarily Positive View on Who You Really AreGuest's social handles:InstagramFacebook

Many of us hope that our presence will help make the world a better place than we found it. The way we go about this is deeply rooted in personal choice. One of the most profound and impactful choices I made was to switch my diet and lifestyle to a plant based one. I turned vegetarian in 2008 and vegan a couple of years after. Or, to be more precise, AVAP, as my philosophy is, the acronym standing for As Vegan As Possible. I found that everything I cared most about was connected to the food choices I make. With plant based food I choose animal and planetary welfare, fairer food systems and more social justice and, as far as my own welfare is concerned, better mental, physical and spiritual health. Plant based foods help me support systems and philosophies that align with my principles. The way we eat can truly be revolutionary and evolutionary. That is why I live a plant fueled life. And today’s guest is a leading mind and heart of the vegan movement.Dr. Will Tuttle is a visionary author, spiritual activist, educator, and inspirational speaker. He has been vegan for over 40 years and wrote the acclaimed Amazon #1 best-seller The World Peace Diet: Eating For Spiritual Health And Social Harmony, published in 15 languages. He is also a recipient of the Courage of Conscience Award as well as the Empty Cages Prize. Will created several wellness and advocacy training programs and is also co-creator of VeganPalooza, the largest online vegan event to date, as well as co-founder of the non-profit Circle of Compassion and the Worldwide Prayer Circle for Animals.Will has a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, focused on educating intuition and altruism in adults, and he has taught college courses in creativity, humanities, mythology, religion, and philosophy. A former Zen Buddhist monk and a Dharma Master in the Korean Zen tradition, he has delivered over 4,000 presentations worldwide, with his wife Madeleine, a visionary artist from Switzerland, to promote and inspire peace, social justice, health, animal and environmental protection and cultural healing and awakening.In this episode with Dr. Will Tuttle, you'll discover:-Dr. Tuttle's journey to the vegan lifestyle...04:30-Unraveling the hidden agenda re: the environment in the media and pop culture...12:00-How our view of food is the ultimate connection between humanity and nature...24:00-The most misunderstood elements of the vegan philosophy and lifestyle...35:30-How veganism opens up the mind to an awakened consciousness...42:00-Planting positive seeds in other people vs. trying to force your ideology on others...46:10-Why liberating animals is essential to human freedom...52:20-Dr. Tuttle's best personal practice...55:15-And much more...Resources mentioned:WEBSITESWill TuttleWorld Peace DietBOOKSWorld Peace DietBuddhism and VeganismYour inner Islands: The Keys to Intuitive LivingGuest's social handles:FacebookYouTube

Something that is fundamental to living a fulfilled life that is rooted in joy and the full expression of our highest Self, unhindered by pain and regret, is our capacity to forgive. Others and also ourselves. When we are filled with loathing, blame, shame and condemnation, whether focused outward or inward, it cuts us off from living a life of freedom, connectedness and abundance. However, in many cases being able to forgive is not something you can simply decide on and then switch on. True forgiveness is complex, it can not be forced. But, it can be nurtured and grown.Our guest today is the world's leading expert on the scientific study of forgiveness. Dr. Everett Worthington knows forgiveness. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and has done clinical studies on forgiveness for over 40 years. And he has lived it, forgiving the man who murdered his mother.Dr. Worthington has published over 500 scholarly articles and 45 books on what forgiveness is and how we can become forgiving people, what the substantial cost of 'unforgiveness" is and what the profound positive effects of forgiveness are.In 2001, Dr. Worthington developed the REACH Forgiveness Practice, a method that has been tested in more than 20 controlled scientific studies and which has helped thousands of people around the world, including himself, reap the mental and physical benefits of forgiveness and heal from emotional trauma.In this conversation with Dr. Worthington, you'll discover:-Forgiveness defined in various ways...03:20-What is the current state in the science of forgiveness...05:05-Four compelling reasons to forgive...08:00-Five steps to decisional, leading to emotional, forgiveness...11:45RecallEmpathizeAltruismCommitHold on-How Dr. Worthington was forced to put his teachings on forgiveness to the ultimate test...16:16-The difference between forgiveness and acceptance...27:10-How faith informs a practice of forgiveness vs. a secular mindset...32:22-The most astounding things learned in the practice of studying forgiveness...35:40-How the cycle of retribution ceases, even in the midst of horrific injustice...41:02-Is it harder to forgive one's self, or others who have wronged us?...43:21-How do we ask for forgiveness of those who we know we have wronged?...49:10-Is there anything that is unforgivable?...54:00-Dr. Worthington's best personal practice...56:30-And much more!Resources mentioned:Dr. Worthington's websiteMoving Forward: Six Steps to Forgiving Yourself and Breaking Free from the PastForgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope

Our body is host to billions of microorganisms, and especially the ones IN our gut microbiome have an effect on all aspects of our health. As far as supplements to optimize our health go, taking a high quality probiotic may be one of the most important ways to support our all over wellbeing.Today’s guest Tina Anderson is the co-founder of Just Thrive, a supplement company specializing in spore-based probiotics. From a career in the pharmaceutical industry that left Tina and her husband deeply disappointed with the over prescription of drugs and the lack of preventative treatments, the couple decided to look into a different, more natural way to help people. And they dove in head first, spending their life savings on acquiring the exclusive rights to a groundbreaking probiotic strain developed by London University and then building a company from scratch.Today we are going to discuss all things probiotics: how to distinguish the good probiotics from the many suboptimal probiotic products on the market, what the best probiotics are and also how spore-based probiotics differ from the rest. Tina has some interesting and "easy to digest" takes on these complex topics.In this episode with Tina Anderson, you'll discover:-The path to holistic wellness and preventive medicine...03:00-Unknown offenders of gut health, (hand sanitizers may be doing more harm than good!)...06:20-The most common symptoms of gut imbalance and poor gut health...11:10-The microbiome's crucial role in the health of our immune system...13:30-The latest science and what to pay attention to re: probiotics...18:20-Research related to leaky gut syndrome...23:05-Things to avoid and/or watch out for regarding gut health...27:05-What to expect if you begin a gut healing protocol...33:50-Just Thrive's unique pet probiotic and the Vitamin K2 supplement...36:20-Tinas best personal practice...Resources mentioned:Just Thrive websiteFacebookInstagram

Are you tired of guessing what others are really thinking? Would you like to be able to read people in every situation, whether in person or on screen, or in writing? If your answer is yes, then this episode is for you. Today's guest, Dr. David J. Lieberman is a renowned psychotherapist and leading voice in the fields of human behavior and interpersonal relationships.David is the author of eleven books, including the New York Times bestsellers Get Anyone To Do Anything and Never Be Lied To Again, which have been translated into 27 languages and sold millions of copies. He has trained personnel of the U.S. military, the CIA, the FBI and the NSA and he teaches government negotiators, mental health professionals and Fortune 100 executives.I am completely enthralled with his latest book, Mindreader: The New Science of Deciphering What People Really Think, What They Really Want, and Who They Really Are. I consider it essential reading for navigating daily communications or mastering high stakes negotiations.In Mindreader David shows us how we can understand the subtext of a situation and takes "reading people" to a whole new level. Drawing on the latest research in the science of psycholinguistics - the cues embedded in spoken and written speech - David will share with us how to apply his cutting edge methods to everyday situations, including how to determine whether someone is lying, finding out whether a potential hire, dating app match, or new babysitter is trustworthy or hiding something, as well as detecting personality disorders. David's insights and tools are truly invaluable to help us be safer, happier and more successful in life.In this episode with Dr. David J. Lieberman, you'll discover:-David's fascination with human nature and how it has shaped his research topics...04:32-How to know what someone is thinking and how it might differ from what they're saying...05:55-Surprises for those who are students of Dr. Lieberman's teachings...09:00-Signs to detect what others are thinking about us, their environment, etc...12:43-How we view the world is a confession of our own character and emotional health...15:50-People don't just "snap": warning signs of emotional duress...20:12-Psychological profiles, and how to identify emotional illness...24:44-Sociopathy, and how to differentiate a sociopath from a mere narcissist...29:11-Friends with the world, close to no one: Common traits of a psychopath...32:11-Ways we can communicate in establishing healthy boundaries...37:18Resources mentioned:David's websiteMindreader: The New Science of Deciphering What People Really Think, What They Really Want, and Who They Really AreInstagram 

We live in a time where old paradigms are disintegrating and where it is profoundly important to heal what needs to be healed in ourselves and call forth our inner leaders. It is paramount that we look inside, instead of looking outside for the "one man who fixes it all", or the "one hero that saves the world". It is the heroine or hero within all of us that can begin the shift inside and then extend it to our planetary community. It is a time to heal and step into our full power and help others rise into their full potential, too. How do we connect with and nurture our inner leader and how can we help others become the best leaders they can be?Our guest Jennifer K Hill has some profound insights on this. Jen is an Evolutionary Leader, conscious entrepreneur, author, speaker and TV host. She has hosted popular shows with leading minds such as Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Rollin McCraty, Dr. Dain Heer, and many other global luminaries. After selling her first company in 2018, she recently co-founded a new company in the wellness space, Om Heals, a platform that custom matches you with energy medicine practitioners from around the world who best suit your needs based on a proprietary, matchmaking algorithm.Jen is also the author of 101 Spiritual Tools For Uncertain Times. In the book she shares the tools she has gained from various teachers, mentors and friends over the past 15+ years of her spiritual journey. Today she will share with us some of these tools that can immediately be applied and help us heal and step into our power.In this episode with Jennifer Hill, you'll discover:-Jennifer shares the prayer she says prior to engaging in any type of her business...04:15-Accidental adversarial relationships defined...09:05-The many hats worn by Renaissance Woman Jennifer K. Hill throughout the years...14:01-The unique algorithm that makes OM Heals possible, and how it will impact more fields than coaching...21:00-What makes a coaching connection either make or break?...28:11-Why the status quo of the health industry is destined to keep humanity riddled with disease...31:02-Opportunities and obstacles to change our health and quality of our lives...36:45-Awe, Synchronicity and Miracles: How to connect with our own inner leader...44:08-Reflecting daily on the miracles received and expected...52:47-Jen's best personal practice...58:12Resources mentioned:Eliyahu prayer Jennifer mentionsPODCASTRegarding ConsciousnessWEBSITESOM HealsMeta BizicsBOOK101 Spiritual Tools For Uncertain TimesSOCIAL MEDIAJen's InstagramOm Heals Instagram

How would it feel if you could keep your heart fully open and if you immersed yourself into love without compromise, finding a union, a relationship, beyond your wildest dreams and desires? Who would you be if you lived life based on love and not fear in alignment with your higher purpose? What, if you could devote yourself to becoming who you are designed to truly be and savor the full spectrum of life? And what if someone were to show you, how you can become this fullest version of yourself? I am excited to have this someone, or rather, these someones, here with me today.Benjamin and Azrya Bequer co-wrote a book about their journey into becoming soulmates and creating a business together. Their book, BEQOMING: Everything You Didn’t Know You Wanted, is the raw, vulnerable and powerful story of creating a love and life in integrity with your deepest self and standing up to anything that may be holding you down. Benjamin and Azrya are also the founders of the online platform BEQOMING, dedicated to providing the future stewards of society with the emotional intelligence tools to elevate humanity and co-create a more beautiful world.In this episode with Benjamin and Azrya Bequer, you'll discover:-The death we all must face before we confront physical death...03:10-How Benjamin and Azrya began their relationship in a "divine union"...06:40-The big Q we all have, and Benjamin and Azrya's definition of the word "becoming"...11:05-Coming into alignment with our divine purpose in life...16:50-Are plant medicines a necessity, or an aid, for experiencing true healing...23:40-Cultivating the inner awareness to have a "hell yes!" type relationship with your partner...29:12-We miss so much on the journey of love when we're overly focused on the destination...37:50-Don't be afraid of the fear and discomfort you feel in your relationships...44:40-Benjamin and Azrya's best personal practices...50:10Resources mentioned:BEQOMING websiteBeqoming: Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted book by Benjamin and AzryaInstagram BeqomingAzryaBenjamin