The Superhumanize Podcast

Research has found that the three leading causes of death—heart disease, cancer, and stroke—are caused predominantly by poor nutrition. While genetic factors do have an impact, it is possible to either accelerate disease processes or reverse them, through food choices. And water is an essential part of that. The water we consume has a profound impact on our immune system, our performance, our wellbeing and all over health.Today I am talking to an expert on water. Elisabeth Muhr is a passionate advocate for improving global drinking water and an acknowledged expert in hydrobiology. She graduated from Vienna’s University of Environmental Engineering in Environmental Engineering and Ecology, and was a visiting lecturer at Cal Poly Pomona teaching “Ecology Applied to Landscape Architecture.” Additionally, the Austrian Tyrolian Government tapped her expertise to evaluate the ecological impact of hydropower plants and the influence of highways on ecology and human well-being.Elisabeth is also the Co-Founder of Hallstein Water, a company renown for producing the highest quality drinking water in the world, emanating from an artesian aquifer, 700 ft deep in a layer of rock beneath the Dachstein mountain in Austria. It is the only water not pumped, filtered or treated, neither chemically nor mechanically.In this discussion, you'll hear...- The history of Hallstein Water...05:55- Why marketing and packaging of water is so confusing ad often purposefully misleading...10:05-Debunking common beliefs on so called "healthy" water...13:00Reverse osmosis machinesIonization machinesAlkaline water and babies-The quality, or lack thereof, of our tap water...17:40Infrastructure problem leads to asbestos being found in tap water2% of tap water is consumed98% is usedSome big name brands selling filtered tap water as bottled wate- The 8 core parameters of good water quality...21:30 -----Resources Mentioned:Hallstein WaterInstagramFacebookElizabeth's LinkedIn

Today, I'm speaking with a visionary in the fields of holistic beauty and wellness. Nadine Artemis is an aromacologist, and has been a green beauty botanical formulator for over 25 years. She has pioneered the Beyond Organic luxury skincare, and wellness brand Living Libations, a company that provides the highest integrity botanical products for outer end, inner beauty and balance. Her line of essential oil serums and elixirs has culled a following around the globe.Full disclosure. I am one of the biggest fans, and the wonderful thing about Living Libations is it's a company that is a women-led operation. It's celebrated for its forward thinking culture and philosophy, including a de-centralized and self-organizing management method, as well as an established record of embracing fair trade and ethical farming and harvesting practices.Nadine is also a speaker educator and the author of the books, Holistic Dental Care, as well as the book, Renegade Beauty. The concept of Renegade Beauty focuses on an ethical alternative to costly cosmetics, problematic pharmaceuticals and environment eroding chemicals.Nadine's mission is to inspire people to rethink conventional notions of beauty and wellness. And she is someone whose knowledge and products have uplifted my life over the last year.In my conversation with Nadine, you'll learn:-The importance of pheromones in armpit care...03:30Poetic Hip deodorantPheromone communication system-Damaging affects of conventional skin care products...10:20Work with the body's microbiomeGut microbiomeMouth microbiomeSkin microbiomeModern skin care disrupts and mutates the human ecosystemGood bacteria on skin = natural beautician-Nadine's suggested skin care routine...14:45Clean water sourceWash with oilBest Skin EverDewdab productsTrue organic virgin olive oil, jojoba oil or organic virgin coconut oilOrganic hemp clothClean water rinseBest Skin Ever or Olive oil as moisturizerAlways include neck area tooHealthy dietNature and sun exposure-How long it takes to detoxify and rebalance the skin...19:15Typically 48 hours - 30 daysSignificant cystic acne relief96% of the time, no detox phase4-5% of the time, 1-2 week detox phase-Best DIY skin detox methods...22:30Turning on your protective genesNatural extracts = botanical antibioticsActive ingredientsSun exposureClassic DewdabJewel Dewdab-Importance of sun exposure to overall health and resilience...26:20Concerns with MelasmaOxybenzine in chemical sunscreen is not carcinogenic until its exposed to sunlight1920s - heliotherapy to cure variety of diseasesSun exposure health benefitsReduces breast cancer risk by 50% with a body that is sufficient in vitamin D, alone80-90% of adults are vitamin D deficient-Water soluble vs. fat soluble vitamin D products...32:35Chemical reactionsIssues with sunscreen = blocks UVB raysRoles of UVB and UVA raysDirect correlation between vitamin D levels and severity of COVID-19 illnessdminder appMelanin based sunscreen system - again, working with the body-Connection between skin health and gut...38:20Blackheads could be from constipationAcne around chin could be an issue with digestion and liver functionDaily probiotic enzymesClear gut = clear skinWhat is our skin trying to communicate to us?-The important role of the dental microbiome...40:05Living libations dental hygiene product lineConnection between dental microbiome and cognitive healthKeys for healthy dental microbiome:8 step mouth care on Nadine's websiteBaking soda and apple cider vinegar vs. commercial productsDental microbiome affects our gut and our brain-Nadine's best practices...43:55Taking the time to meditateConnect with Nadine:Livinglibations.comInstagramFree consultationsResources mentioned:Living Libations websiteNadine's booksRenegade BeautyHolistic Dental CareSocial media:Nadine's InstagramLiving Libations InstagramLiving Libations Facebook

As a culture, we are obsessed with penises. Our society often associates the phallus with social power and worth. And the pervasive focus on the phallus has a greater and potentially more negative impact on a plethora of issues, such as the self worth of women and men and gender equality, than many realize.Today I am talking to an expert on all things penis.Emily Willingham is the author of Phallacy: Life Lessons From the Animal Penis. Her writing has also been published in the New York Times, Scientific American, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and many others. She has a PhD in biological sciences and a BA in English literature, both from The University of Texas at Austin.In Phallacy, Emily Willingham explores animal genitalia while also delving into the social and cultural significance of penises as symbols of power and identity. She challenges the notion that the penis makes the man and the fallacy sold to many of us is that the penis signals dominance and power.In short: Emily Willingham thinks it's time to put the human penis into perspective ... for the sake of all of humanity.In this episode, you'll hear:The roots of our culture unhealthy obsession with Penises...02:25Book: Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal PenisAnthropologist, Wednesday MartinRoman beliefs of the male rolePenis trees and plantsHow the human penis measures up to the animal kingdom?...08:10The human penis is not so spectacular in comparison to some animalsDr. Emily breaks down the vast diversity of penises in the animal kingdomWhy men are deathly afraid of losing their manhood...12:10Witches would gain more power by eating a man's penisThe glamour of penises stems from witches and fairy talesWhy penises have been historically more fascinating than vaginas...14:10The truth behind the roles the penis and vagina play in evolutionary biologyThe sexism of the female cycleYouTube of pink plastic gloves on SharTtankHow menstruation was viewed as something unclean and shamefulWhat the experts get wrong about female sexual desire...20:35The narrative imposed on women is completely contradictory to how women were biologically wiredBook: The Pleasure Gap by Catherine RolandHow differing narratives on the human sexuality inform public policy...21:25Sexual politics + building roles around penisesSocioculturally and psychologically, we need an intentional language shiftHow the social discussion around transgender roles contradict biology...23:35Biology does not support binary gender rolesHow the mighty phallus has fallen...25:00The fall has come as men send pictures of their penises rather than their facesWe should focus on the brain, not the penisHow to shift the assumptions that the penis = masculinity...27:40Shifting the language will create a cultural shift and acceptanceConstraint in our culture about how boys and men are allowed to express themselvesParental support in gender identificationHow the discussion of size is detrimental to self-worth...30:45Humans don't have super large penises relative to the animal kingdom"Small dick" vs "Big dick" attitudesDr. Emily talks about her new book...32:55Being published later this year: The Tailored BrainMicro-dosing, Ketamine, pets and companionshipUplifting others allows us to uplift ourselves as wellEmily's best practices...35:15Non-negotiable daily walks with her partnerTwitter: @ejwillingham

How can we unlock the champion in ourselves? How can we optimize human performance mentally, emotionally, and physically? This is the quest of all peak performers. And my guest today is not only a peak performer himself, but is a sought after expert in self-transformation and personal mastery, Shayamal Vallabhjee is a South African sports scientist and performance coach.He's the author of five books on sports science and motivation, a TEDx speaker and Men's Health Trainer Of The Year. He has two decades of on field experience with olympians and championship winning teams, works with athletes and executives to unlock their potential mentally, physically, and emotionally.He has also spent three years of his life as a monk and in his new book ''Breathe, Believe, Balance'' he shares his combined knowledge and experience from the world of science, spirituality and psychology. His dream is to touch the lives of a million children by making sports an equal opportunity platform, devoid of politics, religion, race, gender, or social economic basis.In my conversation with Shayamal you'll hear...03:21 Becoming a sports scientist, psychologist and high performance coach in apartheid-era South Africa06:26 The unseen effects of discrimination08:00 Studying ancestral wisdom10:35 ''We can't trust the sources of supplementation we are getting''12:11 Lessons learned from a monastic life and the bedrock of learning22:52 Daily routine including fasting, breath work and meditation27:00 By observing nature we gain wisdom28:03 ESP and ''The Secret Life of Trees''30:22 Using the five natural elements as supplements33:33 Breath work for different energy types. It's not a ''one size fits all'' prescription and why you should never eat when you're angry36:25 Rice, wheat and corn are behind most of our illnesses39:20 A new theory around flow states44:30 Helping peak performers who fear listening to intuition and how to measure it50:30 Shayamal's practicesResources mentioned:Breathe, Believe, Balance by Shayamal Vallabhjee

Recreating ourselves and following our true calling and bringing meaning to the world and having success and fun along the way is something many of us are looking to do. Especially during these times of uncertainty we're collectively going through a present. How do we find out what we truly want and what the world needs, or maybe is missing? How do we go about becoming successful creators, elevating ourselves and those around us by our mission?My guest today knows a lot about that. He has been rightfully called a modern day Renaissance man. Abel James is a New York Times best-selling author, known amongst others for his book, The Wild Food Diet. He's also a top 10 app developer, award-winning talk show host and serial entrepreneur. And he has been named as one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness. He's the host of the award-winning Fat Burning Man show rated an Apple number one health podcast in eight countries with over 50 million downloads.And as a coach to the coaches, Abel has worked with thousands of people across the world to optimize performance, mindset, health and longevity. Abel is also a musician and has toured North America and Europe. And on top of that he's also a poet. His new book of irreverent poetry, Designer Babies Still Get Scabies, is a number one international bestseller in humor.In my conversation with Abel James you will hear...02:54 Abel's backstory and growing up in a wacky health world06:46 Crawling out of rock bottom09:33 The ancestral way of eating and fueling your body12:29 Strategic feeding patterns15:20 Intermittent fasting windows18:54 What Abel's spiritual work looks like24:30 The inspiration behind Abel's book ''Designer Babies Still get Scabies''27:50 The dark side of social media: shadow banning and paying to reach your own audience33:00 Online censorship, the value of data and making grocery money from blockchain38:45 Why brain implants won't save us, according to Abel and why he says not to wait for tech to save you42:00 Combining creativity with making money46:40 Abel's tools to develop creative craft49:31 Using music to upgrade your brain54:15 Abel's practicesResources mentioned:The Fat-Burning Man ShowDesigner Babies Still Get Scabies Abel's latest book

We're living through challenging times right now, in the midst of a global pandemic and the daily bad news and headlines it brings. And some of us are struggling daily with fighting repetitive or intrusive negative thoughts and feeling like powerless victims of our circumstances in our own mind. The truth is we all deal with a mess in our mind at some point in our life or other. And that's nothing to be ashamed of .How we deal with that mess is the difference between having a healthy mind and body or living from an unhealthy baseline of constant anxiety and depression. The good news is, we can clean up our mental mess and get out of the loop of toxic thoughts and behaviors.And my guest today will explain exactly how to do this. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a world renowned neuroscientist, international speaker and bestselling author who has been studying the brain for 38 years.Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology.And since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind brain connection, the nature of mental health and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study neuroplasticity and how the brain can change with directed mind input and she has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, autism, dementia and issues like anxiety and depression.Dr. Leaf's YouTube videos, podcasts and TV episodes have reached millions globally. And in her latest book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: Five Simple Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress and Toxic Thinking, she provides us with a plan backed by clinical research to find and eliminate the root of anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. All this so we can change our mind to change our brain and build a healthy, new neural network, which allows us to change our lives and live them to the fullest.In my interview with Dr. Leaf you will hear...03:25 The mind and brain are not the same05:30 Traumatic brain injuries and the success of directed mind input09:35 A detailed explanation on how the mind and brain differ23:18 Managing your mind through difficult times27:75 ''If you have a terrible childhood you are going to be mentally ill.''29:00 Your messy mind is on the front line31:45 You must look at behavior with the ''why?''33:30 Depression and anxiety are normal human conditions40:00 Why we need a mind management system51:30 The ''neurocycle'' program and how it positively effects our mind and brain55:00 ''The worst patient often gets better quicker because of the mind''57:00 The 5 simple steps of the neurocycle1:05.55 Dr. Leaf's Practices

COVID-19 has shaken the world for over a year now, affecting millions in a devastating way and affecting the entire human family in ways we could not have fathomed before all this started. For many of us, this is the biggest crisis we have faced in our lifetimes. In a world that feels completely uncertain, we feel out of balance, vulnerable and suffer from anxiety and fear. I want to invite you all to get back into balance and remind you that you can take control of your health and boost your immune system and wellbeing. And my guest today will talk about exactly that, how we can boost our immune system to combat COVID-19.Dr. Roger Seheult is a multidisciplinary medical doctor, as well as the co-founder of MedCram, a medical education platform with the mission to demistify medical concepts for people worldwide. Dr. Seheult is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University.He is quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.His current practice is in Banning, California where he is a critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group. He was formerly the Director for Intensive Care Services at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. He lectures routinely across the country at conferences and for medical, PA, and RT societies. In his pulmonary and critical care work, Dr. Roger takes care of patients in the hospital, many of whom suffer from COVID-19.As a clinician and physician, Dr. Roger is constantly learning about all aspects of the virus in order to give the best care and treatment possible to his patients.In my conversation with Dr. Seheult you'll hear:03:10 The different phases of COVID-1906:42 The innate immune system, the connection between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-1914:05 Getting Vitamin D naturally vs. supplements17:45 Not all Vitamin D's are equal. What should I take?19:45 Link between COVID-19 positivity and Vitamin D22:00 Megadosing Vitamin D24:45 Quercetin & zinc studies28:09 Cytokine storm inhibitors29:40 Herbs, compounds and contrast therapy to boost the immune system36:46 Contrast therapy and its effects on the body41:23 The Spanish Flu: looking at remedies that were successfuly applied then and how we can implement them today47:25 The importance of early intervention and clean nutrition57:45 What long-haul COVID patients can do to help alleviate their symptoms1:03:00 Dr. Seheult's personal experience with COVID-19 vaccinations and side effects1:09:15 The latest research and treatments and why it is important to look at the different factors impacting international data1:16:22 Trials around diet and lifestyle1:20:00 Dr. Seheult's practicesResources mentioned:MedCramYouTube 

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 doing 10:00 ''The spoke and the wheel": how to monetize your passion 11:45 James on mentoring others to success and proving the prinicples in '' Skip The Line '' work 29:00 The Warrior Gene: what it means when you have it and how it affects your life and performance 31:30 How to not internalize rejection 36:15 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 you 56:30 James on getting podcast guests out of their usual narrative 58:45 ''Plus, minus and equals'': why it is important to be a teacher, a student and a practitioner 1:04:00 "The lesser of two evils is still evil'': James on why he decided not to vote during the last presidential election 1:10:15 Tribalism and the two party system 1:16:00 James' predictions on business trends for 2021 and beyond 1:23:45 James on his widely read article ''Why New York is not coming back this time'' and why he still thinks this is true 1:28:30 Diversifying dopamine and how to handle burnout 1:32:20 Other worlds and life practices 1:36:00 Tonic herbs and healing from depleted adrenals and anxiety James' books: Skip the Line Choose Yourself