The Superhumanize Podcast

A lot of us are experiencing the current times as very dark ones. As we speed further into the 21st century, we're in the grips of a global pandemic, economic and social instability, and experiencing environmental destruction on a mass scale. It is a time of tremendous challenges, but also incredible opportunities. And there are some people who are bright lights and visionaries. Who have a plan to bust our broken paradigms and upgrade humanity. I am incredibly honored and happy to welcome such a bright light to the podcast today. Dr. Riane Eisler is an acclaimed social systems scientists, futurist, cultural historian, and attorney whose research, writing and speaking has transformed the lives of people worldwide.Dr. Eisler is the author of the groundbreaking book and international bestseller, The Chalice and the Blade. Also the books, The Real Wealth of Nations and Nurturing Our Humanity: How Domination and Partnership Shape Our Brains, Lives and Future. In her work, she shows how to construct a more equitable, sustainable and less violent world based on partnership rather than domination.Dr. Eisler is also the president of the Center for Partnership Studies and editor-in-chief of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies an online peer-reviewed journal at the University of Minnesota, that was inspired by her work and keynote conferences. She has addressed the United Nations General Assembly, the U.S. Department of State and Congressional briefings and has spoken at corporations and universities worldwide on applications of the partnership model introduced in her work.In my conversation with Dr. Eisler, you'll hear:o3:50...1931 Childhood in Vienna, The Nazi Regime and escaping Europeo9:00...What the concept of ''partnerism'' is11:29...The Economics of Caring14:10...Measuring the value of caring for people and the planet: The Social Wealth Index vs. GDP and why it is the true measure of a nation's wealth21:00...Domination models of human society vs. partnering models30:40...The "domination trance" and how to free ourselves from it35:50...The impact of globalization on developing countries38:50...Implementing a proactive agenda for sustainable change45:10...The four cornerstones we need to thrive as a global civilization50:45...Become involved in partnerism53:15...Riane's practicesResources mentioned:Dr. Eisler's websiteThe Center for Partnership Studies websiteBooks by Dr. Eisler:The Chalice and the BladeThe Real Wealth of NationsNurturing Our Humanity

Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions are becoming one of the leading global health threats. As the human population ages, the prognosis is that Alzheimers will become a worldwide pandemic if effective prevention and reversal are not implemented. And here's the kicker, conventional medical opinion says that Alzheimer's can't be prevented, is untreatable and progressive. And most patients do not survive beyond three to eleven years after diagnosis.My guest today says that Alzheimer's is not just preventable, but reversible. Dr. Dale Bredesen is an internationally recognized expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. He has researched neurodegeneration for three decades and has published 230 peer reviewed papers and four books over his career.In those 30 years, he has developed a different opinion comparing Alzheimer's disease as a modern day equivalent to polio. He says that while it is ubiquitous now, it should be a rare disease and become a disease of the past. Dr. Bredesen also says that the buildup of amyloid plaque is not the cause for Alzheimer's, but a symptom of the true underlying issues.And those issues are based on a variety of complex factors making Alzheimer's not a single condition, but a host of conditions caused by a variety of insults. This is why Dr. Bredesen believes that traditional medicine, which is focused on removing the amyloid plaque, has very little benefit until the underlying issues have been addressed.And rather than proposing a single treatment, Dr. Bredesen has created a multi-pronged program that has been successful in reversing Alzheimer's. Dr. Bredesen earned his MD from Duke University Medical Center and served as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of California San Francisco, before joining Nobel laureates Stanley Prusiner's laboratory at UCSF as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow.He held faculty positions at UCSF, UCLA, and the University of California San Diego. Dr. Bredesen also directed the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute before joining the Buck Institute in 1998 as founding President and CEO.Dr. Bredesen is also a prodigious innovator in medicine with over 30 patents to his name. He put much of his findings and research into his internationally bestselling books, The End of Alzheimer's and The End of Alzheimer's Program, where he shares hands-on information with regards to what each of us can do today to keep our brains functioning optimally, as well as what can be done for patients with existing Alzheimer's and dementia.In this conversation with Dr. Bredesen, you'll hear:3:15 ''The End of Alzheimer's'' book and follow up. What is Alzheimer's8:00 MOCA Score. Alzheimer's is a subtle reaper9:45 If something is not right with your cognition, find the reason11:15 Different subtypes of Alzheimer's16:30 The role of beta amyloid19:00 Alzheimer's is a protective measure. It's also bigger than COVID21:15 Eli Lilly's recent announcement posted their stocks, just because they could ''slow the decline''22:00 Insulin resistance22:45 Ketosis on a mainly plant based diet27:00 The importance of fasting28:00 Continuous Glucose Management - C.G.M.29:30 Targeted supplements and why they're important37:35 Dirty cosmetics38:45 Check your toxins on-line43:00 Plasma exchange, youth serum and plasmapheresis45:00 Apollo Health Co48:00 ''The complexity of the solution has to mirror the complexity of the problem''50:20 Life practices53:30 ''You are not expected to complete your life's work within your lifetime, neither are you excused from it''Resources mentioned in this episode:The End of Alzheimers by Dale BredesenThe End of Alzheimers Program

One of the things I love most about podcasting is having the opportunity to talk to some of the most interesting people on the planet. And when people ask me what I do, I often say I'm a "professional sponge." I absorb all the stories and the knowledge, and I just become better every time with every guest.Today I'm speaking to someone who has tickled my brain and helped it expand for years. He is a true polymath, out of the box thinker and paradigm breaker. The one and only James Altucher.James is a famous American entrepreneur, angel investor, a hedge fund manager, podcaster, and best-selling author.He's also a standup comedian and a chess master. He has founded, or co-founded more than 20 companies, and has invested in over 30. He's also published more than 20 books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Choose Yourself and his latest book, Skip the Line in which he busts the 10,000 hour rule of achieving mastery, and offers us a mindset and dozens of techniques to inspire us to pursue our passion, our purpose, and to quickly acquire the skills we need to succeed and achieve our dreams.In my conversation with James Altucher, you'll hear:6:05 Why it's paramount you love what you're doing10:00 ''The spoke and the wheel": how to monetize your passion11:45 James on mentoring others to success and proving the prinicples in '' Skip The Line '' work29:00 The Warrior Gene: what it means when you have it and how it affects your life and performance31:30 How to not internalize rejection36:15 The importance of story telling, what makes a compelling story and ''the arc of the hero''43:15 Creativity is a muscle, train it!55:45 Be curious about all aspects of your life. You'll never know where something may lead you56:30 James on getting podcast guests out of their usual narrative58:45 ''Plus, minus and equals'': why it is important to be a teacher, a student and a practitioner1:04:00 "The lesser of two evils is still evil'': James on why he decided not to vote during the last presidential election1:10:15 Tribalism and the two party system1:16:00 James' predictions on business trends for 2021 and beyond1:23:45 James on his widely read article ''Why New York is not coming back this time'' and why he still thinks this is true1:28:30 Diversifying dopamine and how to handle burnout1:32:20 Ketamine treatment, other worlds and life practices1:36:00 Tonic herbs and healing from depleted adrenals and anxietyJames' books:Skip the LineChoose Yourself

"Mine!" is one of the first words babies learn. In every culture, ownership shapes every minute of every day of our lives.We think ownership is natural. We think it's obvious and simple, but that's not entirely true.There are hidden rules that determine who gets what and why: Whether you stand at the front of the line or the back, where you live, what you drive, where you park, what you can watch and listen to. Hundreds of times a day, we encounter the rules that decide who gets what.Ownership is always up for grabs... If you know the rules, that is. And once we start looking for these choices about ownership, we will see them everywhere. Fights over reclining airline seats, whether we can share HBO or Netflix passwords. Also big issues like climate change and wealth inequality.All these conflicts are driven by just a few simple, hidden ownership rules. And if you're not the one choosing the rules, someone else is choosing them for you. If we want to understand who owns our online life, whether we can solve climate change, how to battle wealth inequality, we need to understand how ownership really works. And my guest today does.Michael Heller is an endowed professor at Columbia law school and writes and teaches about who gets what. And he is the co-author of the highly anticipated book. Mine! How the Hidden Rules of Ownership Control Our LivesIn this conversation with Michael, you'll hear:02:40 - The most important thing for listeners to understand about ownership03:36 - The hidden rules of ownership05:21 - Economy class airplane seats and how big corporation engineered decisions create conflict for profit07:24 - Ownership, the remote control of life10:20 - Digital privacy and how we keep tech giants out of our private lives11:45 - The Wild West of genetic data harvesting and the real reason why you get charged so little money to analyze your DNA16:24 - What "Buy Now" really means20:40 - Big issues with regard to ownership24:35 - How South Dakota became the biggest global tax haven for the ultra wealthy27:00 - How ownership as a cutting-edge engineering technology can help combat climate change30:15 - Smashing the myth that "owning nothing reduces consumption"And much more!Resources mentioned:minethebook.com

Since the beginning of civilization, humans have been fueled by a desire to avoid the decay that's coming with old age. Today, we spend billions of dollars each year to eradicate cancer, dementia or diabetes. But even when we find cures for these and other diseases, we still don't change our ultimate prognosis: death.But what if, instead of focusing on diseases, we would focus on eradicating aging and reverse engineering our biological clock? Today, science is on the brink of providing us with the proverbial Fountain of Youth and the possibility of living radically extended and healthy lifespans.For those who are familiar with the subjects of aging, transhumanism and futurology, today's guest, Dr. Aubrey de Grey needs no introduction. He is the biomedical gerontologist known for his view that medical technology will one day allow humans to control the aging process and live healthily into our hundreds, or maybe even thousands. In fact, Aubrey has said that the first human being to live to 500 years old may already be alive today.Dr. Aubrey de Grey is the Chief Science Officer of SENS Research Foundation, a California based biomedical research charity that performs and funds laboratory research dedicated to combating aging. In addition, Aubrey is editor-in-chief of Rejuvenation Research, the world's highest impact peer-reviewed journal focused on intervention in aging.In this conversation with Aubrey, you'll hear:02:36 Why aging is the biggest health crisis the world is facing04:28 The reason why we think about aging differently than other diseases07:11 What causes aging08:46 The hallmarks of aging and the strategies to prevent them15:07 Does it make sense to maintain ourselves as well as possible until the anti aging technologies arrive via diet, biohacking and self care?18:22 Why it is vital politicians and policy makers deal with the topic of drastically extended lifespan now.24:08 How society and our economic systems will benefit from a healthy older generation with a drastically extended lifespan25:53 Why overpopulation is not the problem it is commonly thought to be with regards to drastically extended lifespans33:48 How far we are from the point in time when people will live to 150 years and more41:32 Aubrey’s practicesResources mentioned in this episode:SENS Research FoundationLifespan: Why We Age and Why We don’t Have to by David Sinclair

No one makes it alone in this life. We all need people to say "yes" to support us and to back us. But there is a reason why some people can get others to believe in them, to invest in them, while others cannot. And that reason has little to do with talent, connections, experience pedigree, or even a perfect business plan.Backable people seem to have a secret quality that inspires others to take action and take a chance on them and their potential.So, what is this "it-factor"? And can it be learned?This is a crucial question.It is more important than ever to be backable in a world that is speeding up. It is more important than ever to not get left behind, especially in a time where millions will be reentering the workforce or changing their career and life direction after the pandemic.My guest today has an answer to this question. Suneel Gupta teaches innovation at Harvard University and is the author of the book Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance On You.Suneel is also the founder of the telemedicine startup Rise, and his ideas have been backed by firms like Greylock and Google Ventures.He himself has invested in startups, including AirBnB, Calm and Space X.Suneel also serves as the Emissary for Gross National Happiness between the United States and the Kingdom of Bhutan.In my conversation with Suneel you'll learn02:35 Suneel‘s journey going from being the "Face of failure" in the New York Times to being named „The Face of Innovation“ by the New York Stock Exchange Magazine. From getting rejected by every single investor he pitched to, to raising millions of dollars.06:51 What it means to be backable and what the qualities of backable people are09:34 The Incubation Period for new ideas and why it is so important12:25 Suneel’s favorite tools for honing new ideas and building conviction13:47 Steering into objections and how it strengthens your pitch15:59 How to overcome the “I’m not ready” voice inside you and get your idea out there18:28 The concept of the 4Cs: the four types of personalities backable people have in their circle of friends that help them excel25:28 The importance of casting a central character and mastering the art of story telling before you pitch your idea to investors29:23 How to neutralize any potential fear decision makers and investors may have by making clear that your idea is inevitable34:22 The key traits of an effective leader and how to optimize leadership skills37:54 The most important business skill of 202140:26 The huge cost of not being backable and getting your ideas out into the world43:30 Playing The Game of Now48:58 Suneel’s practicesResources mentioned:https://www.backable.comTwitter @suneel

There are the kind of people who lead by example, the kind of courageous people who shine a light into the darkness, and are not afraid to walk into it themselves at their own peril in order to give a voice to the voiceless. I am extremely humbled to call such an incredibly compassionate and fearless person a dear friend.My guest today is Hollie McKay. Hollie is a writer, human rights and foreign policy expert, and war crimes investigator. She worked for Fox News digital for over 14 years, covering warfare, terrorism and crimes against humanity, and has interviewed survivors of sex slavery, torture, and forced child jihadist training.Hollie has worked on the front lines of several major war zones and has covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Africa and Latin America, just to mention a few.Hollie is also the author of Only Cry for the Living: Memos From Inside the ISIS Battlefield. It is her personal and raw account of her on the ground experiences, chronicling the rise of ISIS in Iraq. It is a book about the chilling legacy of one of the most brutal terror organizations in the world, and it is also a story about the resilience and beauty of the human spirit.In my conversation with Hollie, you'll learn:02:27 Hollie‘s unusual backstory and how she became a war reporter: from Australia to the US, from interviewing Johnny Depp on the red carpet to interviewing Jihadis in war zones10:05 Why Hollie at the pinnacle of her career as a Hollywood columnist completely changed her path16:42 War correspondents are different from all other journalists. Why Hollie chose to become a war reporter20:24 Women in war: the obstacles and advantages of female reporters in war zones26:16 How to prepare for and keep yourself safe in very dangerous situations31:23 How to deal with fear setting in and keeping it from turning into panic33:08 Hollie’s answers to the question: what is war? What the truth is that Hollie found in war39:15 The deep humanity and beauty Hollie found even in the most horrible situations47:37 What we need to understand about refugees and displaced people52:12 What we can do as individuals with regards to lessening global suffering58:05 Hollie‘s future endeavors01:02:57 Hollie‘s practicesResources mentioned:Website: www.holliemckay.comHollie's Book: Only Cry for the Living: Memos From Inside the ISIS BattlefieldBurn Relief FoundationEmergency USA

Those of you who have followed my podcast for awhile know nothing excites me more than talking to people who've lived a very diverse life. I find there some of the most intriguing and best teachers. My guest today, Todd Opalski is a retired Marine scout, sniper force recon operator, Delta operator, special operations commander and entrepreneur.After 26 years in the military, he lived the startup experience in Silicon Valley. Before creating Camp Zen Commando, a Costa Rican retreat to help people of all stripes optimize their lives and prepare for the uncertainties of tomorrow, Todd was part of elite special operations organizations, completed the most arduous and demanding training the military has to offer, and he served on secretive military assignments in hostile environments worldwide.Throughout his journey, Todd has witnessed firsthand all types of suffering in the world, including starvation, genocide, isolation, deprivation, and worst of all human loss. Now his life purpose is to assist others in living more meaningful and peaceful lives and mind, body adventure camp, Camps Zen Commando in Costa Rica.In my conversation with Todd Opalski, you'll learn:-02:45 How Todd got into his 26 year military career-05:35 Special Operations Forces career and the transition to using Special Operations-08:00 How witnessing deprivation in war torn parts of the globe affected Todd‘s world view-12:30 Detaching from emotional attachments in order to be able to keep moving forward-14:20 Todd’s transition from decorated military career to becoming a Zen teacher and what drew him to Costa Rica-19:10 Todd‘s advice to people who want to make a radical change in their lives and how to deal with uncertainty-23:10 From total badass projecting intimidation to becoming a super chill Zen teacher-27:58 The Camp Zen Commando philosophy and mission-29:34 The value of relationships and the three types of relationships according to Marcus Aurelius‘ Meditations-33:57 Embrace pain and make it your most intimate life partner: how to do this-37:54 Addiction and addictive personality and how to refocus that trait on healthy habits-40:52 Substance free and vegan, why Camp Zen Commando is all about clean living-42:20 What prompted Todd to go vegan-47:56 Todd's eating plan and how he eats-49:20 The best home made pickled sauerkraut recipe-50:58 The power and efficiency of food prep-55:45 The number one excuse for not making a positive change in your life and how to change it-58:52 Todd‘s practices-01:07:17 Todd‘s transformative experience hiking the Appalachian Trail and how it taught him Peace

It's an age old dream of humanity to find the fountain of youth, to stop aging, to stop disease. And we may very well be on our way to making this dream a reality. We're currently witnessing the Dawn of a new age of technologies that will change our lives forever, and that will drastically extend human lifespan and health span with gene therapy.My guest today is Liz Parrish, the founder and CEO of BioViva Science, the biotechnology company researching treatments to slow the aging process in humans. BioViva is committed to extending healthy lifespans using gene therapy.Liz is known as the woman who wants to genetically engineer you. She's a humanitarian, entrepreneur, author, innovator, and a leading voice for genetic cures.In my conversation with Liz, you'll hear:02:35 How Liz’s son's disease became the inciting incident that catapulted her into the world of biotechnology05:39 How Liz became Patient Zero in her experiment to fight aging with the first genetic test to see if the hallmarks of aging could get reversed12:35 Liz' definition of aging and why some people stay healthy for all their lives while others get ill17:57 The mission of BioViva Science20:28 Redefining aging as a disease22:05 Eugenics vs Genetic Modification and how gene therapy can help us face global climate change, space travel, and extend our lifespan24:22 On maximizing the potential of Self and time being the greatest most valuable currency26:10 Biological freedom: should gene therapy be a fundamental human right?29:17 Gene therapy and its application in vaccines32:46 How to make sure these novel therapies do not divide society further into haves and have nots.37:50 The future is about adaptability: why technology and engineering plants is important41:50 Cultured meat: an exciting new technology and solution to the unsustainable animal agriculture47:02 Gene therapy: the most exciting things happening now, which ones hold the most promise and what Liz predicts for the next ten years52:10 Liz‘s practices, anti aging regimen and recommendationsResources mentioned:BioViva ScienceTwitter: @ParrishLizIntegrated Health Systems

We are globally going through a time of extreme stress and anxiety, and many of us feel disconnected from our true selves. I am one of them. I have struggled with anxiety all my life and this past year it's been rearing its head with a vengeance. And this is why I'm extremely grateful to speak to today's guest.Kelsey Patel is one of Hollywood's leading wellness and Reiki experts, and an expert in burnout. She has literally helped thousands struggling with burnout and anxiety in the last decade and more.Kelsey is not only a sought after spiritual empowerment coach, movement teacher and meditation instructor, but she's also a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on conscious capitalism and an inspirational speaker.She is the creator of the Pure Joy app and founder of Magik Vibes, a soul enhancing lifestyle brand, that includes her very own wellness meets spirituality podcast, Magik Vibes.She's also the author of Burning Bright: Rituals, Reiki, and Self-Care to Heal Burnout, Anxiety and Stress.In this conversation with Kelsey, you'll learn:02:19 Kelsey‘s back story and unusual path to becoming one of the leading voices in healing and spirituality today10:50 Our culture‘s struggle with anxiety, the root of it and how to best deal with it17:49 Chronic stress, how it affects our brain and the steps we can take to manage it24:12 Burnout: how to balance our pursuit of wellness and wellbeing with our need for high performance and a successful career29:50 Living in Love vs Living in Fear30:35 How to overcome the challenges in times of life transitions and how to take the jump into the unknown32:07 Excavating pure joy and eliminating unnecessary suffering34:45 Learning to believe we are worthy and the opening up our ability to receive abundance37:55 Kelsey’s Pure Joy app, her offering to the world to create an enhanced sense of wellbeing42:57 Kelsey's practicesResources mentioned:Kelsey's websiteKelsey's book: Burning Bright