The Superhumanize Podcast

I thought I knew everything there was to know about essential oils. They've been an important part of my life ever since I lived in new Delhi, India when I was four years old. My childhood there smelled like Jasmine and frankincense. And I also remember the neem oil that was put on my skin to soothe it when I had a wreck.Today I use essential oils all throughout the day, whether it's to enhance my mood by diffusing them into the air. Or whether it's for beauty, by applying them to my skin, such as rose oil or to help my immune system, for example, with oil of oregano.And until I came across Jodi Cohen, I thought I was kind of an expert on all things essential oils.Turns out I was not!In this discussion, you'll learn...-How Jodi got started with Essential oils...02:40Needed healthy adrenal gland supportRosemary, thyme, cinnamon, menuka and galbanumVibrant Blue Oils-How to subdue anxiety and calm panic attacks...06:10Oils are small enough to get through blood brain barrier3 factors trigger fear response in anxiety:Autonomic nervous systemEndocrine systemAmigdalaKevin Tracy - FDA approved epilepsy treatmentSubduing anxiety - placement of stimulating oilsPanic attack hack - how you use oilsAnxiety = overactive right frontal lobeSmelling anything through left nostril balances out frontal lobe and decreases anxiety-Why the autonomic nervous system is so vital to maintaining health...13:10Body signals for danger in sympathetic stateBlood flow and oxygen flow directed to arms and legs so that you may runImmune function is down regulatedInflammation is temporarily pausedCan't heal when you're in sympathetic stateParasympathetic state allows for easier and faster healing as all functions are working properly-Vagus nerve infection hypothesis...15:25Dr. Christine Shotner - sonogram photos of neckMajority of toxins are taken in through the mouth and drain along the jaw toward maxoid boneNeurons take on toxins and create small infection in neckSending danger response to whole bodySympathetic responses cause negative effects on bodyClove - detoxifying agents-Maintenance protocol for detoxifying the brain...18:55Reboot the Brain kit: circadian rhythm oil, lymph oil, parasympathetic oilTopically applying oils in a downward motion along neck = better lymphatic function levelsToxins trigger the immune system and create inflammationInflammation causes many neurodegenerative diseasesGoal: decrease inflammation in brain-What you will find in Jodi's book...23:50Essential Oils to Boost The Brain and Heal The Body5 common imbalances in most patients:StressLack of sleepPoor detoxificationLacking mental and physical energySigns of inflammationImmune disregulationHow and why oils work5 areas of imbalance and explains what's going onDetailed protocolExact oil recipes for proper treatmentBook: Healing With Essential Oils-Oils that balance homeostasis and optimize mitochondrial function...27:20Need to be in parasympathetic state to release toxinsEnsure that drainage pathways are openToxins line cell membrane; Oils help clean cell membraneOregano and thyme-Vibrational frequency and essential oils...29:40Healing is Voltage by Jerry TennantUp-regulate energy and get body to higher vibrationRose oilNatureGratitude-History of Rose oil in exorcisms...31:25High frequency useRose and Frankincense historically are used before performing exorcismsCombination allows protection thanks to its high energetic frequencyMood lifting and protection from low frequency vibrations-What you should know about oils...33:35Try to buy organicTrust yourselfDon't worry too much-Vibrant Blue Oils developments...35:30Resilience blendWhat worked for Jodi - coming soon in her next book-Jodi's practices...37:20MovementGratitudeMailing cute cards to friendsSense of humorEssential oilsResources mentioned in this episode:Jodi's Books: boostthebrainbook.com/gift to download a free bonus chapter on activating the parasympathetic nervous systemJodi's WebsiteEmail: info@vibrantblueoils.com

Being able to read others and being skilled in communicating well is a key to successful living and an absolute requirement to being a successful leader. Today's guest, Joe Navarro, is one of the most respected experts in the field. And his personal story is a fascinating one.Not many can say they were personally approached to join the FBI, but this is exactly what happened to Joe Navarro at the age of 23. He accepted their offer and became one of the youngest agents ever to join the agency.Joe spent the next 25 years at the FBI, working both as an agent and supervisor in the areas of counterintelligence and counterterrorism, pursuing spies and other dangerous criminals across the globe.Through his work he was able to study, refine and apply the science of nonverbal communications. His acumen in this field and his success as a spy-catcher, led Joe to begin training FBI agents and the intelligence community.Today Joe is recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on reading nonverbal communications. An internationally bestselling author, Joe has published 14 books about human behavior and body language.His books include the #1 selling body language book in the world, What Every BODY Is Saying, and his new book, "Be Exceptional" is the culmination of the 40 years Joe spent analyzing human behavior, with more than 10,000 interviews in the field and countless high-stakes behavioral assessments.In Joe's former line of work successful leadership was literally a matter of life and death. And in Be Exceptional he distills his experience into the five key principles that outstanding individuals live by.In this episode, you'll discover:-How being a Cuban refugee has influenced Joe's life and led him to reading body language...03:10-The universal history of nonverbal communication and how it differs amongst cultures...07:05-How Joe got involved with the FBI and what he learned over his 25 year career...12:00Behavioral Analysis program-Behavioral cues that everyone needs to know for survival and how to stay safe...19:45Joe's book: Dangerous Personalities-5 Key traits that set extraordinary people apart...30:10Joes's book: Be Exceptional"To be exceptional, you have to do exceptional things"-What you can do to become a better observer...39:35-Why observation is the key to innovation...42:55-Universal body language characteristics of a true leader...44:20-Joe's practices...47:25Resources:Joe's latest book, Be ExceptionalJoe's website

At present, we're witnessing exciting developments with regards to novel treatments for trauma and PTSD. There have been compelling study results using substances like MDMA and psilocybin, and they could become game changers with how we treat individual and maybe even collective suffering and trauma in the future, once these substances are legalized for medical and therapeutic use. My guest today, Dr. Rachel Yehuda, is the director of the Center for the Study of Psychedelic Psychotherapy and a professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Yehuda has researched trauma and its treatment for three decades. She has authored more than 450 published papers in the field of trauma and resilience. Her work with populations, including military veterans and Holocaust survivors, has revealed the underlying biology of trauma and PTSD, including its intergenerational effects. In my discussion with Dr. Yehuda, you'll learn... -Why the government is suddenly interested in psychedelics again...03:15 Randomized clinical control trails are showing great efficacy for treatment of PTSD and depression -MDMA treatment for PTSD...04:55 Synthesized in 1912 Recent studies at MAPs (multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelics) MDMA in psychotherapy is very helpful for PTSD patients Still doing research and waiting for approval to begin treatment -Pharmacologic effects of MDMA and how it helps heal...07:30 Releases serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine Still unsure if the surge of hormones is what gives the therapeutic effects It's still a very big mystery that needs more research Learning how best to facilitate the therapeutic process Helps people feel more open, feel more self-compassion, are more ready to engage in a trusting relationship - these qualities are what is conducive to healing -Effectiveness of therapeutic MDMA treatment...11:50 Medicine is administered to suppress symptoms; MDMA treatment is an acute administration that will allow someone to experience transformational change The goal is that they will no longer have to suppress symptoms "Psychedelics are to psychiatry as the telescope is to astronomy" Stuck in a narrative -How trauma affects us biologically...15:50 The question of whether PTSD be something pathological or something that teaches us to cope and adapt The effects of trauma are systemic and very overwhelming to metabolize Not all trauma effects are "bad" Psychedelic psychotherapy helps to accept the trauma and make space for it Most successful path is to learn from the trauma and grow through the trauma -Intergenerational trauma link and Intergeneration transmission...27:25 Study of Holocaust survivors and genetics of 22 survivors born from these survivors The children of people who have been exposed to trauma may also feel affected American Journal of Psychiatry: Epigenetic's on the stress related gene in Holocaust survivors vs. Jewish children of American parents that were not exposed to the Holocaust Experiences with ancestral heritage can intersect in our own lives -What influenced Dr. Rachel Yehuda to become a scientist...35:15 Philosophy background Curiosity of what our purpose is and why we are here -Psilocybin for therapeutic PTSD treatment...37:05 Companies focused on psychedelic treatment Compass Pathways MindMed -The importance of bullet-proof science in studying psychedelics for therapy...38:05 Creating knowledge about how these drugs work with psychotherapy and without Clinical trials, science and discoveries are important Currently evaluating individual differences in people and environments in various treatments -Dr. Yehuda's experience from therapeutic MDMA...44:15 FDA protocol says therapists must also experience the same therapy Yehuda was in a study where she experienced placebo one day and psychedelics another day 8 hours of psychotherapy + placebo day was very beneficial for her Experienced safety, self-compassion and willingness to open up -Rachel's practices...47:35 Walk daily in nature Making time for movement Connect with Dr. Yehuda: Twitter: @rachelyehuda  

Did you know that over 12% of emergency room hospital visits are related to gastrointestinal disorders? Recent research suggests digestion issues affect over 100 million people per day in the United States alone. And many of these people are using over-the-counter or prescription medications to combat the distress, pain and social embarrassment related to digestive problems.Unfortunately, many of the common treatments and prescriptions are actually compounding digestive dysfunction with unintended complications, over time treating symptoms, but not the root cause. Digestive health information, digestive health diets, and products are some of the fastest growing trends in the health high performance industry.And today I'm talking to Wade Lightheart. He is an author, athlete and nutritionist and specializes on fixing digestion. Wade is a three time Canadian national all natural bodybuilding champion who competed as a vegetarian, a former Mr. Universe competitor, and host of a really cool podcast, Awesome Health.He majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick and has authored many books on health, nutrition, and exercise, which have sold in over 80 countries. Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute. He is the Co-Founder and President at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company.In my conversation with Wade, you'll discover:-Wade's background, and what got him interested in GI issues...02:45-Building the body from the inside out...07:00-How to develop a mindset that will allow for success in your health and life...10:15-Three components to healthy digestion...16:45-About the probiotic produced by BiOptimizers and why they only use one strain...23:15-Why we need enzymes to assist with digestion...28:42-How to know when to use which enzymes...33:45-The biggest mistakes people make when using digestive enzymes...35:36-How to use enzymes for recovery and while fasting...41:25-What warning signs of bad digestion might we be ignoring?...43:02-The most underestimated element of fixing the digestive system...48:03-How to build and maintain muscle on a low-protein, vegetarian diet...49:45-Wade's practices...50:55-And much more!Resources mentioned:-BiOptimizers website-BiOptimizers social mediaInstagramFacebookYoutube-Awesome Health Podcast-Education of a Bodybuilder-The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell-The Wizard of Us-Viome

We spend about one third of our life doing it or attempting to do it. I'm talking about sleeping. Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health, longevity, and peak performance. And research shows it's not the number of hours of sleep that we get that matters most. If we want to be more productive, stronger, and happier, we need to focus on optimizing the quality of our sleep. Amongst other, high quality sleep helps improve brain function, protects our heart, balances our hormones, fights fat and boosts athletic performance. Half of all people in America say they suffer from insomnia and millions are using prescription medications for sleep. Sadly, those pills have a long list of side effects and don't address the root problem of why people can't sleep in the first place. That's why I'm very excited today to speak to Suzanne Byrne, an expert on sleep and peak performance. Suzanne has been implementing effective fatigue management programs with professional and high performance athletes and teams for a decade. She has worked with sports teams and major leagues around the world, including the NBA, NHL and NFL, in addition to multiple university, Olympic and national teams. Suzanne herself is a former NCAA volleyball player and award winning athlete. She has a recently co-authored the groundbreaking book Inconvenient Sleep: Why Teams Win and Lose, to help educate the readers on the importance and complexities of sleep and how sleep affects performance. In this conversation, you'll learn... -How Suzanne got into sleep studies...03:05 Sleep research is very new, only started in 1940 American sleep researcher and founder of the Sleep Research Center at Stanford University William C. Dement Book: Inconvenient Sleep Helzberg's EEG in the 1930's paved the way to brain mapping while sleeping Cultural and social misconceptions about sleep -Biggest misconceptions about sleep...07:15 Elite Fatigue Solutions In order to sleep better, I need a better mattress Assumed sleep disorders -Difference in quality of sleep and sleep cycles...08:30 Sleep cycles are determined by our brains, we have no control over them Typical sleep cycle: light sleep - deep sleep - REM Most of the population doesn't fall under the typical sleep cycle The many reasons we're not sleeping -How to find the root cause of sleep problems...10:30 Sleep questionnaire Medical grade ActiGraph helps find sleep problems AI medicine program: Sleep-EVAL Sleep research is so new, there might not be answers for your problem yet -Best ways to tackle insomnia and stress related sleep issues...13:10 Insomnia is the inability to fall and stay asleep Most common self diagnosed sleep disorder There is no one fix Meditation, stretching, decompressing before bed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to retrain your brain Breathing exercises Alcohol and marijuana can mess up sleep stages and are not recommended -Why most products or technology for sleep are NOT recommended...16:05 Gadgets and supplements are bandaid solutions and don't address the root cause ActiGraph that you can buy on the market are not the most accurate There are still no ActiGraph's on the market that can tell you what sleep state you're actually in Your sleep is determined by your brain, not your wrist -The current state of sleep research and what we can look forward to...19:20 -How the average person can incorporate better sleep practices...21:30 Sleep hygiene Dark room Night lights for midnight bathroom breaks Temperature Keeping a schedule Jet-lag recovery - recommends to maximize sleep up until travel day, easier to recover Sleep when you're tired -Negative effects of living in a sleep deprived state...26:35 -Suzanne's practices...28:15  

Many things in life are based on negotiation and being able to successfully conduct one, sometimes even our lives and livelihoods depend on it. My guest today is an expert on all things negotiation. Derek Gaunt is a lecturer, author of Ego, Authority, Failure, and trainer with 29 years of law enforcement experience, 20 of which as a team member, leader and then commander of hostage negotiations teams in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. He is a hostage negotiation and incident command subject matter expert who frequently speaks at hostage negotiations and SWAT conferences across the country.As a member of the Black Swan Group, he is a negotiation trainer and personal coach. Derek has trained throughout the US and around the world, instructing business organizations on how to apply hostage negotiation practices and principles to their world.In this discussion, you'll learn...-How Derek became passionate about hostage negotiation...01:40Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss-How to train your mind to keep calm in high risk situations...05:15FMRI emotions in the brain-Why the counter-attack is the worst thing you can do...08:30-The most challenging hostage situation in Derek's career...11:30-How to learn from hostage negotiation communication skills...14:30-Emotional empathy vs. tactical empathy...18:30-Why mindset and empathy is the best way to overcome the fear of getting it wrong...20:20-What forced empathy is and why it's a powerful negotiation tactic...24:25-The five levels of listening...27:23-The biggest lesson Derek has taken from his career as a hostage negotiator...29:15-Common mistakes that big corporations and CEO's tend to make in negotiations...31:50-What to do when you detect deception from your counterpart...34:10-How to position yourself on top with the Oprah Winfrey rule...38:17-Derek's practices...41:30About Derek: Derek Gaunt is a lecturer, author of "Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a Leader." He's a trainer with 29 years of law enforcement experience, 20 of which as a team member, leader and then commander of hostage negotiations teams in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. He is a hostage negotiation and incident command subject matter expert who frequently speaks at hostage negotiations and SWAT conferences across the country.Derek’s passion for interpersonal communications began when he was selected as a detective in the Criminal Investigations Section of a municipal police agency. He spent the majority of his law enforcement career in the Criminal Investigations Section as a detective, supervisor, and eventually commander of major crimes. In 1997, he took his passion for interpersonal communications to the next level, becoming a hostage negotiator. Once he became a supervisor, his passion transitioned from “doing” to teaching the concepts to others. As a member of the Black Swan Group, he is a negotiation trainer and personal coach. Derek has trained throughout the US and around the world, instructing business organizations on how to apply hostage negotiation practices and principles to their world.Resources:Derek's Book: Ego, Authority, FailureThe Black Swan Group

As a biohacker, I always love speaking to fellow biohackers who are equally, or even more invested than me in self optimization and self experimentation in order to better all over health. And as those of you have been following this podcast, no, I have been paying attention to the a miracle molecule molecular hydrogen for quite a while.Molecular hydrogen is one of the most potent antioxidants in nature. And currently the scientific research around it, as well as the market for supplements is exploding. Molecular hydrogen can help to reduce the biggest factors, contributing to aging and has also been shown to improve issues associated with mitochondrial impairments, diabetes, metabolic issues, as well as reducing liver fat.And in fact, it's becoming so popular and renown that professional athletes have begun to use it, to help their bodies respond better to exercise and recovery, and also to increase their performance and energy. And I am really excited to welcome Alex Tavana is my guest today. He is a bio-hacker and CEO of Green HRW a molecular hydrogen water tablets company.He has also developed a clinical outreach program under his company and works with universities worldwide, researching how molecular hydrogen works as a therapeutic agent.In this conversation, you'll hear...-Alex's backstory and his love of hydrogen...02:05Alex became very ill at age 29 during the best physical shape of his lifeWas told he would have to quit exercise completelyLearned about hydrogen therapy and bought a hydrogen water machineTested hydrogen levels in hydrogen water machine (<0.3)Absolute minimal therapeutic hydrogen dose = 0.5 ppmOnly about 4% of ingredient manufacturers that are required to get an NDI have got one-How Alex began to heal...11:15Started importing products from different countries and testing out various productsGot his water to 3 ppm hydrogenImmediately felt better but didn't want to support most of the companies he purchase fromMany companies were buying their magnesium from firework suppliersMilitary grade magnesium to make hydrogenPartnered with Dr. Holland (name check) - refined formulas within a few weeksSpent over a year getting first product ready-What hydrogen water actually does...18:30Delivery method to get hydrogen gas into your bodyHydrogen water vs hydrogen inhalationMolecular hydrogen and various pharmaceuticals = 70-90% more effective for optimized health, especially heart healthPublic research vs private researchAlex works with about 15 different research institutions around the world for the most legit research-The importance of following a scientific protocol in biohacking...28:05Alex only participates in double blinded placebo studies and controlled studiesLong studiesHigh dose combination with BPC157 and TB500 = repaired Alex's rotator cuff80% of people respond to hydrogen, 20% are super-respondersResearches claim then researches more about why they make that claimAlex's Non profit: MyJourney.ScienceReliable data that's been proved from scientists-Alex's best practices...36:00Cold therapyIntermittent fastingHypnotherapyWalks through the forest for an hour 3-4 times per weekAlex's blog on website is a great resource for more informationResources:Alex's website

Most of us have a deep desire to live long and to also live well. And we're blessed to be living in a time where we have access to some of the most cutting edge tools and knowledge ever to radically extend our lifespan. And today I have the pleasure to speak with a true visionary of health and wellness and a pioneer and holistic longevity.Ann Louise Gittleman is one of the world's foremost experts in functional and integrative medicine. She's an award winning New York Times bestselling author of over 35 books on health and nutrition, covering issues such as diet detox, women's health, men's health, perimenopause, menopause, beauty, and the environment.Ann Louise holds an MS in nutrition education from Columbia University, has the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist from the American College of Nutrition and a PhD in holistic nutrition. She has also served as the chief nutritionist of pediatric clinic at Bellevue Hospital. As the former director of nutrition at the Pritikin longevity center in Santa Monica, California, she has won numerous awards, including the American Medical Writers Association award for excellence.Ann Louise first revolutionized diet and detox with her hugely successful Fat Flush series. And she is living proof that getting older does not have to mean slowing down or living life on the sidelines. And then her highly anticipated new book, Radical Longevity, the powerful plant will sharpen your brains, strengthening your body and reverse the symptoms of aging.She reveals her radical principles for ageless aging and the best kept secrets for expanding our youth span. As she says, "Our biology is not destined to be our biography.)In this conversation, you'll discover...-The most essential supplements for peak immunity...03:25Zinc 45-50mg/dayVitamin D, at least 70-80mg/dayVitamin C, between 5g-15g/dayVitality C - 1 scoop provides 4g Vitamin CUsing high doses of vitamin C with lysine and proline is very important as anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-flu protocolHelps to build collagenQuercetin, antioxidant that helps with anti-inflammatory-First steps in healing the gut-brain connection...08:20Most prevalent dysbiosis in gut = yeast and candidaFirst step to a healthy gut is to get rid of the candidaHomeopathicsPrebiotics/Probiotics (not more than 10b cfu)OreganoFermented foodsUse probiotics with caution, particularly if you have an autoimmune disease (anything more than 10 billion cfu is too much)Dr. Ohhira probiotics-How to speed up metabolism with a sedentary lifestyle...11:45Book: Radical LongevityTo boost metabolism, you need energyMost important thing you can do = Take Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 tsp in 8oz of water, 3 times a day (between meals or with meals)Hemp seed oil - 1-2 tbsp/day does wonders for your metabolism, skin and sex drive-Most important steps to take at the beginning of detox journey...14:40Key ingredient = ACVACV bath 2 cups ACV in full tup of water - energized and rejuvenatingDilute in water for face mask - really good for the skin and hairOur skin has a natural 5.5 pH, try to keep skin products at that pH-The cinderella mineral that can help prevent memory loss...17:00Lithium in a micro-dose 5-8mg per dayCan actually stop Alzheimers and reverse memory lossIf you do nothing else, Love Lithium-Brain aging hazards hiding in our home...19:10Pay attention to the pots and pans, aluminum and ironYou can also kill food enzymes if you're using high and dry heatAnn Louise's recommendations on non-toxic cookware:Romertopf cookwareInfrared head element in clay that has so many health benefitsWaterless cooking utensils, SaladMaster-Forbidden foods that make us feel years younger...22:25Hemp seed oilForbidden because it's an Omega-6Pine nut oil - great for ulcers, GERDSiberian pine nut oilSesame seed oil-The 10 commandments of radical longevity...24:40"Respect aging as a privilege and age with power, grace, guts and beauty"Gratitude and HopeMasaru Emoto - Japanese researcher on crystals and waterGive blood regularly at least oncer per year to maintain healthy iron levelsFerritin blood test"Super-agers" have the lowest amount of iron in their blood streamAdopt the habits of "super-agers" - people that live 100 years or longerGratitudeSocial connectionsSense of purposeExerciseLow iron levelsEat mostly plant based diet (fish, chicken, beef, beans, barley, etc)-Supplements that can increase cellular rejuvenation...29:40ACVRedox signaling molecules-Ann Louise's best practices...31:10Affirmations - we are what we speak, bless everyone with wordsAnn Louise's websiteBook: Radical Longevity

In this discussion, you'll learn... -What 'Own Your Anxiety' actually means...2:50 Being vulnerable enough to admit that you're anxious and still crush the anxious task Anxiety is energy "With the right lifestyle and mindset decisions, we can all own our anxiety" -.Julian Brass' journey as an anxious, young entrepreneur to now...06:00 2008 Notable life: Solution to inspire young, professional millennials to live the 'notable life' with a well balanced lifestyle Notable Awards - Awards for young professionals across Canada 9 years of running the business, Sold the company in 2017 Had his first anxiety attack at the launch of this first startup Pro athletes and musicians are able to take nervous energy and transform it into an almost superhuman performance Julian figured he could get "athlete-level" with his anxiety Meditative state, picturing the energy and transforming it into propelling energy -How we can normalize talking about our anxiety...15:55 >45 million adult sufferers of anxiety Most common mental disorder in the Americas Be very intentional about how and when we share, especially in the workplace Using Julians anxious energy transfer tools accordingly Opening up at the right place at the right time can create an authentic, vulnerable connection between yourself and others Show up without judgement, especially for family -Top reasons anxiety may be showing up...22:45 Very subjective A worry of what could happen vs. real life anxiety triggers "Anxiety is our life alarm," telling us something is wrong physically or metaphysically Physical: Too much caffeine, sugar, drugs, alcohol Metaphysical: Our feelings, beliefs, energetic space -4 things to do right now if you're feeling anxious..29:10 Try to get out of the moment by realizing that this is just a sensation and ask yourself, "What can I do about this feeling?" Try to dissect a previous anxious episode to understand why it happened Reduce caffeine intake, try Matcha tea instead Julian's fun anxiety reduction idea: "The Triple P" - Personal Power Points -Julian's key tips for reclaiming body, mind and soul...36:25 Shifting your self talk Moving your body - anxiety is energy Hydration - women should consume 2-3 liters of water, men 3-4 liters Empower yourself with the ability of knowing your direction in life The mirror trick - shift our mirror dialogue to something confident -Julian's best practices...42:45 Breath and gratitude 10 very deep breaths from nose to belly "Grateful am I for..." -What's next for Julian...45:35 Recently launched a new program to help people build their brand and a healthy entrepreneur mindset Julian's instagram Julian's website

New technologies are coming in the near future that will push the boundaries of what we understand to be human and that will radically change what it means to be human. Cybernetic and biomedical technologies such as cloning, genetic engineering and nanotechnology are just a few of those and could make life better for everyone. What this could mean is the elimination of most diseases, babies free of genetic defects, the creation of non-human sentient beings that may have legal rights and the possibility of near immortality. All of these technologies hold great promise, but they also pose profound challenges to our culture, to our health and our democratic political systems. When humans become more than human - "post-human" or "transhuman" - these new technologies will require new answers for questions, such as: What limits should we place on the freedom of individuals to control their own bodies? Who should own genes or other living things? And which technologies should be mandatory, which voluntary and which forbidden? Democracies must assess and respond to these possibilities now and recognize the tremendous opportunities as well as the dangers, in order to actively decide what kind of society we want for ourselves and our children. My guest today has devoted his life and career to pondering and answering these questions. James Hughes Ph.D., the Executive Director of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, is a bioethicist and sociologist who serves as the Associate Provost for Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning for the University of Massachusetts Boston. Dr.. Hughes holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago, and is author of Citizen Cyborg: Why Democratic Societies Must Respond to the Redesigned Human of the Future. In this discussion, you'll learn... -Technology enhancements we can we expect in the near future...02:45 Concerns: The issues we face with the emergence of these new technologies Trends: increasing control over our bodies, brains and reproduction The moral questions around controlling the brain -How the moral dilemma plays out in the political arena...08:25 -Bioconservatism vs libertarian transhumanism and the 'third' way: democratic transhumanism...15:30 Book: Citizen Cyborg Bioluddism (bioconservatism) vs. libertarian transhumanism (techno progressivism) How being positive about these technological futures and not being anxious about social change is correlated with other social attitudes, particularly gender roles -Transhumanism and religion...21:55 1600-1700: aspirations of healing the sick, raising the dead, achieving enlightenment, etc. Religious views and transhumanistic views -How James' Buddhist background informs his work...26:20 Buddhism discusses the idea of transcending the human condition Meta-ethical question: Why do we believe that any particular argument for right and wrong is the right argument? -The Self, explained...31:15 Buddhism = the rejection of a centralized self, we are verbs, not nouns Debate of patterns in authentic personality "The self is something real, but it's not a real thing. It's a vision" Artificial intelligence may completely lose the thread of the illusion of "self" -Will choosing to remain "biological" be considered a handicap in the future?...37:00 Concerns and questions about people having "superpowers" -The utilization of psychedelic drugs in transhumanism ...42:55 The inclusion of plant medicine, MDMA, ketamine, LSD and DMT in enhancements Creating lasting changes in open-mindedness, reduces fear response, increasing our sense of connection Article: Tripping Our Way to Social Democracy -When a being has the right to moral personhood...43:15 Top 10 things that give a being moral personhood John Locke: Enlightened Thinker (We're just our memories) Moral personhood in animals as the next big debate Cognitive enhancements of great apes Mainstreaming the bioethics conversation in the political space Terri Shiavo case issue Zeke Emanuel and pandemic drugs CRISPR gene editing method -James' practices...55:00