Decoding Superhuman

Bestselling author Cristi Vlad comes on the Decoding Superhuman podcast for the second time to provide tips on the best and worst ways to get into ketosis. I guess there are many keto movements. Like for example, we have the keto carnivores. We have the vegan keto that you just mentioned. You have high protein keto you have people doing if I am you know which is If It Fits Your Macros and I guess that's not really a bad thing. I guess anyone can find their place within this keto space Cristi Vlad Who is Cristi Vlad? Cristi is a repeat guest on the Decoding Superhuman podcast. You can find his first episode here. Cristi Vlad holds a master’s degree in civil engineering. He’s self-taught in genomics, nutrition and biochemistry, machine learning, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, and rational thinking. Cristi is the author of seven books including Ketone Power and Periodic Fasting. Cristi Vlad’s utilizes the scientific method in his approach to experiments to limit logical fallacies and remove cognitive bias. He favors science-based medicine, which is actually different from evidence-based medicine. In research, Cristi looks for good evidence and solid arguments to support an ever-changing opinion. This method leaves him thinking fluid and flexible instead of fixed and self-limiting. Key Highlights on How (Not) to Keto [8:27] Does food quality matter for keto?  [13:15] Genetics and the Ketogenic Diet [14:00] Are microbiome tests worth the price? [17:00] APOe genotypes and fat choice [23:25] Ketone esters vs. Ketone Salts - which exogenous ketone is worthwhile? [29:29] The problems with fat bombs [33:00] The one pasta which may work in ketosis [34:00] Nutrient deficiencies and the ketogenic diet [38:15] Cristi's opinion of the ketogenic movement Resources Mentioned Periodic Fasting by Cristi Vlad Ketone Power by Cristi Vlad The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Jeff Volek The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance by Jeff Volek Sponsor The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I’m not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys at Oura have done a great job. The ring allows me to track all sorts of crazy things about my sleep, including my resting heart rate, my deep sleep stages, my REM sleep, etc, etc. I really enjoy the feedback and allows me to make lifestyle decisions to become a higher performer. Let me give you an example. So prior to getting the ordering, I would fast essentially 16 hours after my last meal. It didn’t matter when that last meal was. However, when I look at my resting heart rate, and how that really correlates to my performance The next day, I know I want my lowest resting heart rate coming as soon as possible after going to sleep because that’s when all my recovery really starts. So what did I do? Well, it allowed me to adjust really when my last meal was before going to bed. So I have my last meal. Now, earlier in the night, I get better sleep, I get higher quality sleep. And I must say the next day feels amazing. So if you want to check out the Oura Ring and if you want to pick one up yourself, go to ouraring.com and plug in the code Boomer and you’ll get $50 off your order or 50 euros, depending on your jurisdiction. I really hope you enjoy the ring and on with the show. Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about health, healthy living, nutrition, genetics, performance, and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, doing business as Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breathing is something most of us every day. It's rare to think of breath structure. But if you could structure your breath to increase performance, would you? Dr. Mickra Hamilton brings her psychoacoustics expertise to talk about performance breathing.  [Babies] are barely breathing. They are barely moving air. They are in their belly. It's diaphragmatic. It's smooth. It's amazing. And then we hit puberty and we get all stressed and we start breathing in our chests Dr. Mickra Hamilton About Dr. Mickra Hamilton Dr. Mickra Hamilton is Co-Founder and CEO of Apeiron Center for Human Potential/Apeiron Academy, and a Colonel and Human Performance Subject Matter Expert in the United States Air Force Reserves. She is a “Human Systems Designer,” and creative disruptor in the field of Epigenetic Human Performance Coaching creating a new paradigm for what is possible for human flourishing. Dr. Hamilton skillfully works with a systems-based precision approach to optimize the performance and potential of the human system by leveraging genomic and epigenetic lifestyle strategies along with leading-edge research and technologies. This personalized, evidence-based approach addresses the physiological, emotional, mental, and energetic aspects of the “human system” to enhance the human experience, both in how we interact with our internal and external environment and how this impacts the collective environment. Dr. Hamilton's speaks internationally on the focus areas of the epigenetics of the human environment, conscious leadership, peak psychophysiological performance, and stress optimization. Additionally, Dr. Hamilton leverages twenty-eight years of experience in the field of psychoacoustics for research and development activities in Apeiron’s R & D Division. Current development focuses on 3-D soundscape/naturescape virtual reality programming and breath/heart/brain entrainment to restore systems equilibrium and create beneficial shifts in states of consciousness. Apeiron’s acoustic research aims to create advanced technology that works with the “human system” to restore resonance and propel the advancement of human evolution. Highlights from This Episode Why 60 to 90% of the population is not breathing properly [6:00] The significance of breathing 6 to 9 times per minute [12:31] The HeartMath Institute and training coherence [16:43] What is Capnography? [21:40] Hyper vs. Hypocapnia [22:06] Simple actions you can take to start breath training today [34:48] The importance of awareness for optimal breathing [39:48] Using breathwork to improve your "Fran" time [42:36] Dr. Hamilton's answer to the final 5 questions [43:53]  Key Resources Mentioned The Graduate School of Behavioral Health Sciences HeartMath Institute The breath questionnaire which you will want to download Stress and Language The Air Doctor The Final Questions with Dr. Mickra Hamilton What is health to you? Human Flourishing How Dr. Mickra Hamilton Improves Focus Do the work to achieve an optimized, even enhanced, level of health Breathing Dialing into a state of pure awareness The health topic Dr. Hamilton wishes others would look in to? Environmental Optimization Air and Water Filters Favorite Book on High Performance On Combat The Oxygen Advantage Continue Your Performance Breathing LinkedIn: Dr. Mickra Hamilton ApeironZoh Website Apeiron Academy  Sponsor Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking at Neurohacker.com Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photobiomodulation, or low-level light therapy uses visable light (measuing 400 – 700 nm) and near-infrared light (measuring 700 – 1100 nm). In this episode, Bryan Gohl, Co-Founder of Red Light Rising, discusses red light therapy and its vast benefits.  When it comes to red and infrared light therapy, from minute 2 to minute 20....the benefits of going up and up, you getting maximum ends on release. You're getting maximum your energy turnover within the cells. But after 20 minutes, the benefits start to decrease. So it just becomes a time waste. Bryan Gohl What is Red Light Rising? Bryan Gohl and James Strong co-founded Red Light Rising in 2017. After looking to optimize performance, Bryan and James  discovered Photobiomodulation. PBM has incredible powers and can really enhance people’s quality of life.  Whether your goal is to have glowing and younger looking skin, maximise recovery from workouts, have increased energy levels, or to improve circadian rhythm and deeper sleep cycles.  PBM can really help you achieve these goals and many, many more…  Our company mission is to bring you this latest top end PBM technology, and make is accessible to everyone at an affordable price.  We believe in this technology so much, and once the benefits are more widely publicised, it will not be long before there is a PBM device in every home. We have a very active community on Instagram, we love all red light, so please tag us in shots of you using your devices @RedLightRising What is Photobiomodulation? “A form of light therapy that utilizes non-ionizing forms of light sources, including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and infrared spectrum. It is a nonthermal process involving endogenous chromophores eliciting photophysical (i.e., linear and nonlinear) and photochemical events at various biological scales. This process results in beneficial therapeutic outcomes including but not limited to the alleviation of pain or inflammation, immunomodulation, and promotion of wound healing and tissue regeneration.” PubMed The Benefits of Photobiomodulation Glowing and younger looking skin Increasing recovery from workouts Better sleep  Regulation of circadian rhythms Lowering inflammation Improving Bone Density Candida  Weight Loss  ... and so many more Key Highlights of the Podcast What is Photobiomodulation [5:08] The benefits of red light therapy [12:20] Red light and exercise performance [14:57] Putting red light on your testicles to improve testosterone [20:56] The EMF produced by Low Level Light Therapy [28:39] 20 minutes and the law of diminishing red light returns [33:32] Bryan's answer to the final questions [38:01] Joovv versus Sauna Space - Bryan's thoughts [42:39] Resources and Additional Research  Low-level laser therapy in acute pain: a systematic review of possible mechanisms of action and clinical effects in randomized placebo-controlled trials. Evaluation of low level laser therapy in reducing diabetic polyneuropathy related pain and sensorimotor disorders. The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey The low level laser therapy effect on the remodeling of bone extracellular matrix. Effects of low-level laser therapy on ROS homeostasis and expression of IGF-1 and TGF-β1 in skeletal muscle during the repair process. Hyperthermic Conditioning for Hypertrophy, Endurance, and Neurogenesis by Dr. Rhonda Patrick What is Bryan's Definition of Health?  Thriving Favorite Book on High Performance The Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey Continue Your Performance Journey Red Light Rising on Instagram Red Light Rising's Website Sponsor The sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger. No, I'm not married yet. And frankly, before that ring, I hated wearing rings. But I must say the guys that aura have done a great job. The ring allows me to track all sorts of crazy things about my sleep, including my resting heart rate, my deep sleep stages, my REM sleep, etc, etc. I really enjoy the feedback and allows me to to make lifestyle decisions to become a higher performer. Let me give you an example. So prior to getting the ordering, I would fast essentially 16 hours after my last meal. It didn't matter when that last meal was. However, when I look at my resting heart rate, and how that really correlates to my performance The next day, I know I want my lowest resting heart rate coming as soon as possible after going to sleep because that's when all my recovery really starts. So what did I do? Well, it allowed me to adjust really when my last meal was before going to bed. So I have my last meal. Now, earlier in the night, I get better sleep, I get higher quality sleep. And I must say the next day feels amazing. So if you want to check out the Oura Ring and if you want to pick one up yourself, go to ouraring.com and plug in the code Boomer and you'll get $50 off your order or 50 euros, depending on your jurisdiction. I really hope you enjoy the ring and on with the show. Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having enriching, fulfilling relationships is critical when it comes to performance. But the time and attention we invest in our relationships pale in comparison to the focus we give to our work, our hobbies, or even entertainment. Guest Darya Haitoglou shares the strategic steps we can take to erase the early relationship programming we adopted from our parents and how we can repattern our relationship abilities with a relationship blueprint. Find the show notes here — DecodingSuperhuman.com/Darya   “We are not taught how to make relationships work. We are generally led by our models of the families we come from, from Mommy and Daddy, and they are not always very helpful, you know, functional. So, we need somebody who walks us through and creates a new, re-patterns our blueprint and creates a new blueprint of relationships.”   Who is Darya Haitoglou? A psychologist and a relationship coach, Darya began her career managing international consumer brands for Procter & Gamble in the UK, moved on to become a human resources manager and eventually became the HR Talent leader for the P&G Geneva hub. She quit her lucrative corporate job in Switzerland to move back to the UK and focus on helping transform people’s life and work.   With more than ten years of coaching and talent management experience, Darya is the author of a best-selling Enrich Your Relationships book, she also writes for the Huffington Post and has been on BBC morning and evening radio shows.   She holds a First Class Honours in Economics, Bachelor’s in Psychology, Masters’ with Distinction in International Relations and holds a Masters’ of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. Darya is a certified trainers’ trainer in NLP, professional certified coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and strategic interventions for personal and business growth. Working across different countries and speaking five languages, as well as being a mother of two, she is valued for her skills in helping leaders enrich relationships and build successful and meaningful businesses through focusing on their personal growth.   What is a Healthy Relationship?   Everybody has a slightly different meaning of what a healthy relationship is. A healthy relationship is one that brings a person fulfillment and happiness and serves as the foundation of success in life.   Having a relationship blueprint that works for both parties is the first step towards a healthy relationship because the hardest part of our lives is to be in a relationship.   Key Highlights of the discussion with Darya Haitoglou: Top Issues Superhumans have in Relationships [7:09] What is a Relationship Blueprint? [10:46] The Four Categories of People and the Hormones They Thrive on. [14:09] Sex and Intimacy [20:31] The Formula to E-N-R-I-C-H Your Relationships [25:03] How to Build a Healthy Polyamorous Relationship [38:50] Strategies for Rekindling Romance [43:54] What Darya Uses to Enhance Focus [48:35]: With her husband, she uses sex-driven goals. With her children, she does fun exercises.   Darya’s Favorite Book on Peak Performance[49:57]: Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl The Biggest Problem in the World of Health [50:54]: We don’t look deeply enough into the root cause of our issues and don’t do enough inner work.   Continue Your Performance Journey: Darya Haitoglou Website Enrich Global Enrich Your Relationships: 10 Secrets to Rekindle Your Intimate Life, by Darya Haitoglou @Darya.Haitoglou on Instagram   Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.   This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When competitive fitness icon Marcus Filly says recovery is essential for health and longevity, I heed his message. As Creator of the Functional Bodybuilding program, he has changed the game by redefining what constitutes a healthy fitness routine. During this conversation, he shares his tips for achieving success in physical competitions and in business and how he maintains focus. Find the show notes here — DecodingSuperhuman.com/Marcus   “When people experience burnout, whether it’s in the corporate world or whether it’s in training and sport, it's the culmination of too much stress in their life and basically their systems can't keep up. They can't adapt or recover fast enough in order to feel normal, or in homeostasis..."   Who is Marcus Filly?   Marcus Filly grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He played multiple sports as a child including soccer, baseball, and golf, which eventually led to a collegiate career in soccer at the University of California, Berkeley. There he earned his degree in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Nutrition and Physiology. After Berkeley, he completed a year of graduate work at the Ohio State University School of Medicine.   His interest in both athletics and human health and performance eventually led him to CrossFit in 2007. He has gone on to compete at the CrossFit Games 6 times, three times as an individual (2016 12th fittest) and three times as a team member (2012 6th fittest team). Marcus is also the captain and member of the Phoenix Rise in the NPGL. For two years he has been voted to the all-GRID league team, in 2016 earning 1st team honors, and in 2015 earning the award for leadership excellence.   Marcus has been a Health & Fitness Coach for eight years since leaving Medical School in 2009. He was formerly a CrossFit facility owner for five years, has completed all five of the OPEX CCP courses and has coached clients remotely from all over the world. He has coached athletes at the CrossFit Games as well as several Regionals athletes.   Marcus lives with wife Megan and his daughter. He lists his parents, Barbara and Roy, as role models.   Key Highlights of the discussion with Marcus Filly: Competitive fitness can wade into unhealthy territory [5:02] Functional Bodybuilding [9:55] Recommendations for Training, Recovery, Nutrition, and Supplements [18:49] SARMs & Performance Enhancing Drugs in competitive fitness [30:56] How Marcus mentally prepares for competition and business [39:43] Marcus’ Pet Peeve about Medical Industry [46:02]: Contraindicated people. Marcus’ Tip for Enhancing Focus [47:51]: Have a healthy dose of pessimism — prepare for the worst. Marcus Filly’s Favorite Book on Peak Performance[52:14]: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, by Timothy Ferriss Continue Your Performance Journey: Revival Strength @MarcusFilly on Instagram @Functional.Bodybuilding on Instagram The Awaken Training Series   Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.   This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer).   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every electronic device you use is emitting harmful electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) into your body. And since escaping technology is not an option, Superhumans must protect themselves and their DNA. Telecom Industry Insider and Author, Daniel DeBaun describes how electromagnetic frequencies affect us, the health risk they pose, and how you can protect yourself. Find the show notes here — Decoding Superhuman.com/DefenderShield   “It's not just the near term 'it bothers me when I am exposed to these kinds of things'; there can be long-term effects because now they are actually changing the cells at a biological and fundamental level."   Who is Dan DeBaun?   Dan is an internationally recognized expert in EMF radiation, EMF shielding, and EMF-related health issues with special focus on the effect of exposure from mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones. Daniel’s concern regarding the health impact of EMF emissions grew from over thirty years of engineering experience in the telecommunication industry, where he held a variety of executive positions at SAIC, Telcordia, AT&T, and Bell Labs. He is the co-author of Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology.   What is Electromagnetic Frequency or EMF?   EMF is how devices communicate. Every device generates waves in order to talk with each other whether it be WIFI, Bluetooth, 4G, etc. — any transmission that emits electronic and magnetic waves.   Key Highlights of the discussion with Dan DeBaun: How EMF affects human cells [7:21] Electromagnetic sensitivity [10:36] Immune system exposure [16:55] The correlation between frontal lobe cancer and heart conditions [21:11] The potential impacts of 5G [23:29] How to protect yourself from EMF exposure [31:38] Dan’s Pet Peeves about Medical Industry [58:36]: Misdiagnoses — Treating the symptom and not the disease. Dan’s Tip for Enhancing Focus [1:01:52]: Remember peaceful moments through meditation. How to Get a Hold of Products for Protection [1:04:11]: Get 20% off of any Defender Shield product using the code ‘Superhuman 20’ at DefenderShield.com Continue Your Performance Journey: Defender Shield Radiation Nation: Fallout of Modern Technology — Your Complete Guide to EMF Protection & Safety: The Proven Health Risks of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) & What to Do Protect Yourself & Family, by Daniel T. DeBaun and Ryan P. DeBaun     Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Chairman, Jordan Greenhall has been on the show discussing Sovereignty and Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Stickler joined me to discuss Unleashing your Human Potential Through Epigenetics. I enjoy the products so much that I use them 5 out of 7 days. Whether it’s Qualia or Qualia Mind, which is a new formula that you should all try, I do find them to be completely revolutionary in the supplement world. I do think it upgrades me as a person. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com, plug in the discount code ‘BOOMER’ and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any order if you subscribe. Get their free Foundational Guide to Neurohacking.   This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do dark days affect your energy levels? Is your best harder to achieve when winter comes? The CEO of Light Cognitive, Sami Salomaa reveals how his lights reduce the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and optimize your life by synchronizing your days. Find the show notes here — Decoding Superhuman.com/LightCognitive   “In South Africa, I had a room facing into the Indian Ocean. I would wake up early in the morning, with the sunrise. It was excellent. They spoke about the green flash. So, I woke up every morning to see if I could see the green flash. I'm not sure if I ever saw it but the point is something like this burns into your head. You think this is what mornings should be every time.”   Who is Sami Salomaa?   Sami Salomaa is the founder of Light Cognitive, a startup that designs unique lighting solutions dedicated to well-being and performance.   Prior to starting Light Cognitive, Sami worked for eight years at Nokia CFO office in New York. He has extensive experience in building innovative and complex business models at the crossroads of finance and technology.   After returning to Helsinki and Nordic weather conditions he realized how fundamental the role of light is for our holistic well-being, alertness, and recovery. Basing his innovation on physics models he started developing a solution for re-creating natural light in indoor spaces.   Sami is passionate about well-being and how technology can help people feel better and achieve more. His favorite recipe for well-being is a day skiing and a bright Alpine sky.   Sami graduated from the Helsinki University of Technology, with a Master of Science in Technical Physics and Applied Mathematics. He currently resides in Cambridge, UK, and examines the possibilities of AI.   What is the Light Cognitive?   Light Cognitive uses broad spectrum lighting to control when the day starts and when it ends. They solve year round circadian rhythm issue by activating melanopsin at the right times.   Key Highlights of the discussion with Sami Salomaa: Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Circadian biology The benefits of full spectrum light How to get over jet lag How light influences the way plants grow The role Vitamin D plays in overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder Achieving peak performance through better sleep The difference between Light Cognitive products and other offerings The studies of Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Steven Lockley, Ph.D. Sami’s Pet Peeves about the Medical Industrial Complex: Incenting medical professionals to increase medications and operations for financial rewards. Sami’s Tip for Enhancing Focus: Shut out the world and get meditative. Sami Finds Inspiration in: The writings of Nassim Taleb Seneca’s writings Continue Your Performance Journey: Light Cognitive Light Cognitive Big Sky Big Sky Limitless Light Cognitive on Facebook Books on Peak Performance:   Antifragile Letters from a Stoic Fooled By Randomness — Nassim Taleb   My sponsor for this episode is the ring on my finger and yes, I’m not even married yet but I want to give a shout out to these guys because it has changed the way I look at sleep. Oura Ring helps me track the way I sleep. The information it gives me is absolutely essential to becoming a more epic human. I look at things like REM sleep, deep sleep, my sleep stages and the sequence of that. Listen to my podcast with Dr. Smarr if you want to realize what that all really adds up to. And I look just sort of lifestyle adjustments to make me sleep better. For instance, not eating so late at night leads to an earlier resting heart rate, leads to me feeling just more and more awesome the next day and it’s also impacted how I do things like intermittent fasting. So I hope you all check it out and if you want to check it out now, the guys at Oura are giving 50 dollars or 50 euros off depending on what part of the world you’re in. Visit OuraRing.com and plug in the code ‘BOOMER’ for that discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"We make functional music to help people focus, relax and sleep better. It's all backed by science. That means that we create music will be idea of building a mental state in the beginning and then through pattern process with our AI and our composers were able to help induce mental states for people on-demand." - Daniel Clark Affiliate Disclosure What is Brain.Fm? Brain.fm is a music software program which helps users maintain focus on while they listen to Brain.fm music. As of the publish of this episode, it is also used for sleep, meditation, napping, and for a recharge. Who is Daniel Clark? Daniel has been in love with technology- and its potential to positively impact the world- for as long as he can remember. From building websites when he was 13, starting a design and advertising business at 18 and driving $2MM in revenue for multinational brands as a director for a boutique ad agency, he has truly been at the forefront of how technology can exponentially grow successful businesses. One of Brain.fm's first users, he called the company 12 times before they agreed to bring him in for an interview. When he did receive an offer, he jumped at it (even working for free for the first few weeks). He eventually moved up to Head of Technology and is now the CEO. As CEO, Daniel is constantly striving to build a company that can not only change the world through music, but also be one of the best companies for people to work for and grow with. Daniel has visited over 20 countries across five continents, with plans to set foot on all seven (including Antarctica). Key Highlights of the Podcast What is Brain.Fm? How does Brain.Fm differ from Binural Beats?  What is the composition process for a new track?  What is Neural Phase Locking?  The significance of 15-minutes when using Brain.Fm Does Brain Fm become less effective with more use?  Brain Fm's grant from the National Science Foundation The data behind Brain Fm's sleep and focus improvement What is the future of Brain Fm  Resources Mentioned The Brain Fm White Paper Brain Fm's grant from the National Science Foundation for ADHD The data behind Brain Fm's performance improvements The data behind Brain Fm's sleep improvements The Final Three Questions Daniel's Biggest Pet Peeve with the Health Industry When someone's health decisions are not based in fact, but rather opinion. Daniel's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus Daily habits. Focus is something which needs training. Daily habits and discipline create focus. Daniel's Favorite Book on Peak Performance The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Relentless by Tim Grover Sponsor When I'm traveling to the United States, good nutrition is hard to find frankly. You go into a grocery store you get a lot of corn-fed meat, you get a lot of uncertainty around particularly your meat selection and so how do I really resolve this problem? The key for me is Butcher Box and you can get grass fed, grass finished meat delivered straight to your door. Beautiful beef, heritage breed pork, great chicken, all grass fed, all grass finished and with this beautiful fatty acid profile which helps me focus all day long. So if you want to try this out for yourself where do you go? You go to butcherbox.com/boomer and if you order today, they'll give you some free bacon and $10 off your order. Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (https://decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So ketogenesis is the process of creating ketone bodies and mitochondria of liver cells. So that’s where the magic happens primarily. So we are in the mitochondria of liver cells and that’s where ketogenesis occurs… we have three main ketone bodies out of which one is technically not a ketone. So we have Beta hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate and acetone. Beta hydroxybutyrate is technically not a ketone. It’s a carboxylic acid. Cristi Vlad Who is Cristi Vlad? Cristi Vlad holds a master’s degree in civil engineering. He’s self-taught in genomics, nutrition and biochemistry, machine learning, bioinformatics, cybersecurity and rational thinking. Cristi is the author of seven books including Ketone Power and Periodic Fasting. Cristi Vlad’s utilizes the scientific method in his approach to experiments to limit logical fallacies and remove cognitive bias. He favors science-based medicine, which is actually different from evidence-based medicine. In research, Cristi looks for good evidence and solid arguments to support an ever-changing world view and opinion. This method leaves him thinking fluid and flexible instead of fixed and self-limiting. What is a Ketone?  The simple definition (without getting into organic chemistry): a byproduct of fat being burned in the metabolism. It serves as an alternative to glucose. Key Highlights from The Ketosis Deep Dive What is the Ketogenic Diet?  How to restrict carbohydrate intake to enter nutritional ketosis The effects of a ketogenic diet on hormone signaling Cristi’s personal experience and benefits with the Ketogenic Diet The types of ketone tests and which is best Why Ketone urine strips may not be useful after several months in ketosis Are exogenous ketones worth the price?  Who will benefit from exogenous ketones?  Ketone Salts vs. Ketone Esters Why you may not want to consume exogenous ketones on a high carbohydrate diet Is the ketogenic diet for everyone? How to manage and maintain electrolyte levels in ketosis The role of fasting in a ketogenic diet Resources and Research Mentioned Ketone Power by Cristi Vlad Periodic Fasting by Cristi Vlad The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance Ketogenic Diet as Metabolic Therapy for Mood Disorders A systematic review of the use of ketogenic diets in adult patients with cancer Novel ketone diet enhances physical and cognitive performance. A Ketogenic Diet Improves Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Bioenergetics via the PGC1α-SIRT3-UCP2 Axis. Efficacy of ketogenic diet on body composition during resistance training in trained men: a randomized controlled trial. The Expanding Role of Ketogenic Diets in Adult Neurological Disorders Products Mentioned Ketonix – Breath Ketone Analyzer Urine Ketone Strips Keto Mojo – Blood Ketone and Blood Glucose Meter Care Touch – Blood Ketone and Blood Glucose Meter Precision Xtra – Blood Ketone Meter Cristi’s Favorite Trick to Increase Focus Cristi’s Favorite Book on Peak Performance? Intermittent Fasting Caffeine and L-Theanine  Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness Deep Work by Cal Newport Where to find Cristi Vlad? Website: cristivlad.com Sponsor So why explore something like ketosis? Why go on a high fat, carb restricted diet? One of the reasons why I choose to do it quite frequently is for increased focus, increased cognition. The other tool in my toolbox and you guys have heard me say this before for increased cognition and perhaps my favorite nootropic out there is Qualia and Quality is made by a company called Neurohacker Collective which I believe so much in that I’ve invested a significant sum of my money in the company. Qualia is a nootropic and they’ve also come out with a second product called Qualia Mind. But pay attention to this company, folks, because there’s a lot going on and there’s a lot in the pipeline. Whether it’s sleep, stress and a whole bunch of other things, Neurohacker Collective continues to deliver high quality products which improve my focus, my overall sovereignty and my ability to just frankly kick ass. So if you want to try Qualia which is the original formulation or Qualia Mind, go over to Neurohacker Collective’s website, that’s neurohacker.com, plug in the code BOOMER, in case you forgot how to spell my name and you could get 10% off your first month’s order or if you go and subscribe which I do recommend because you want to try this for several months, you may actually want to try for longer use the code BOOMER you’ll get 15% off your subscription. Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about health, healthy living, nutrition, genetics, performance, and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, doing business as Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. 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They come into this line to pay a crap load of money when we know we can actually get the literal exact Starbucks coffee put it in a coffee machine at home and it actually turns on by itself so I'm just trying to ... Why are they in this line? Why are they spending money to be here in this line waiting, having to wake up early when they could just it at home for pennies, save that time and as complex and psychological as I try to figure it out, it all came down to the simplest reason why because they wanted to. You wanted to and I'm not saying... like there's no judgment, there's no right or wrong, good or evil here. It's like we do things in our life because we want to. Affiliate Disclosure Who is Dr. Chris Zaino? Dr. Chris Zaino is a world-renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur, Former Mr. America, Mr. Universe and IFBB Pro Bodybuilder. After defying a deadly terminal disease in his late 20's, Dr. Zaino leveraged his experience to get his doctorate and establish one of the largest wellness clinics in the world, seeing thousands weekly. What is the "I Am Hero Project?" Dr. Zaino created the “IAmHeroProject”, to resurrect Heroes from the complacency of their secret identity, so they may live heroic lives once again, by expressing and experiencing true love, now, in every area of their lives, through his 4 Step methodology “HeroRises”. Key Highlights How Dr. Zaino went from Mr. America and Mr. Universe to Chiropractor The disease which caused Dr. Zaino to drop from 230 to 158 pounds (104 to 71 kgs) What is the "Atlas" and the role it played in Christopher Reeves accident The value of extreme ownership in your life What Dr. Zaino attributes to his success in the entrepreneurial world The Hero's Secret Sauce Perfectionism vs. Potentialism How time management is failing you and time expansion is the model going forward What "prepaying the well" has to do with a positive attitude The "I Am Hero Project" Resources Mentioned Meditations for Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: Revised Edition by Joe Dispenza Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Joe Dispenza System of a Down - "Chop Suey" The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library Dr. Zaino's Biggest Health Pet Peeve People getting distracted that health is how you look and how you feel rather than how you function. Dr. Zaino's Top Trick for Focus Exercise, nutrition, and a solid morning routine Dr. Zaino's Favorite Book on Peak Performance The Compound Effect Where to Find More about Dr. Chris Zaino? Dr. Chris Zaino's Website The I Am Hero Project Dr. Zaino's Instagram  ____ How do I time expand or how do I manage my own time. Well first you know what gets measured gets managed and one of the things that I like to measure the most is my sleep. Why? Because sleep correlates so much with my daily performance. For those of you who have listened to the show for a while, relisten to the episode with Chuck Hazzard. You know that I'm a big fan of the Oura Ring. The Oura Ring - I've had it for over a year now and it has completely revolutionized the way I sleep. It influenced habit change. Everything from when I have my last meal to fasting to looking at data from resting heart rate to deep sleep to REM sleep etc. It is my favorite wearable on the market at this moment. And the good news is is that they come out with a new ring. The new ring looks a lot more like a ring and a lot less like a Cracker Jack box toy which I actually enjoy. You can get one right now if you go over to ouraring.com. Use the code BOOMER and right now the guys from Oura are offering either 50 Dollars or 50 Euros off depending on what jurisdiction you're in the purchase of a new ring. So go over. Check it out. Enjoy and remember managing time leads to better performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.