Decoding Superhuman

Empowerment means giving permission and gaining the knowledge and improving yourself to become the greatest version of yourself...if you combine all those things together, then it is this nonstop personal development and self growth in a nutshell. Affiliate Disclosure Who is Siim Land? Siim Land is an Estonian author, high performance coach, biohacker and a student of life. He has a bachelor's in socio-cultural anthropology, he has a blog, a YouTube channel, and a podcast about human optimization and wellness called Body Mind Empowerment. What is Flow? Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi coined the term flow and published the work, "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" Defined by Csikszentmihalyi, Flow is: “A state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter; the experience is so enjoyable that people will continue to do it even at great cost, for the sheer sake of doing it.” What Roles Do Ketosis and Fasting Play in Flow? Siim Land uses a ketogenic diet and different types of fasting to enhance focus. For Siim, he functions better in ketosis. The combination of a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting reduces Siim's decision fatigue and enables him to get more done without being influenced by hunger or excessive food choice. Key Highlights of the Podcast What is Self-Empowerment? What is the Ketogenic Diet? What role does the ketogenic diet play in self-empowerment? Siim's experience with ketosis How to get into ketosis Are exogenous ketones worth it? Avoiding the Keto Flu Using a ketogenic diet in bodybuilding Is ketosis for everyone? The impact of genetics on how to get into ketosis How to start intermittent fasting The benefits of intermittent fasting Resources and Products Mentioned Keto Bodybuilding Keto Fasting: Start an Intermittent Fasting and Low Carb Ketogenic Diet to Burn Fat Effortlessly, Fight Diabetes, Purge Disease and Become Keto Adapted  Simple Keto: the Easiest Low Carb Ketogenic Diet For Beginners Vegetarian Keto: Start a Plant Based Low Carb High Fat Vegetarian Ketogenic Diet  Keto Cycle: Keto Cycle: The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet for Low Carb Athletes to Burn Fat Rapidly Becoming a Self-Empowered Being: Achieving Body-Mind-Mastery and Living One's Calling The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight Benefits of Intermittent Fasting on Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Systems Ketosis and Performance Enhancement - Mouse Study Effects of beta-hydroxybutyrate on cognition in memory-impaired adults Intermittent Fasting and Altzheimer's Disease Dietary ketosis enhances memory in mild cognitive impairment Efficacy of ketogenic diet on body composition during resistance training in trained men: a randomized controlled trial. How to Get Your Tickets for the Biohacker's Summit in Tallinn, Estonia Biohacker's Summit - Tallinn Biohacker's Summit - 2018 Tallinn (Facebook) Siim's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus Through repetition and discipline, Siim teaches himself to embrace deep work principles to enhance focus. Siim's Favorite Book on Peak Performance Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) Where to Learn More about Siim Land Siim's Website Siim's YouTube Channel Siim's Podcast - "Body Mind Empowerment with Siim Land" Instagram: @siimland ___ As we cover topics like ketosis and fasting in this episode, you'll come to find that Siim and I both look forward to doing these types of things to our bodies in an effort to increase cognition, to increase focus. Well another tool that I have in my little tool box over here for increasing cognition is Qualia. Both Qualia and Qualia Mind have significantly upgraded my sovereignty. I encourage you to go check out the podcast with Jordan Hall if you want to really understand more about what that means. But Qualia in particular has become a staple in my supplement and nootropic stacks and when I have a "get shit done" day, Qualia is definitely by my side. Now if you want to try out either Qualia or Qualia Mind, how could you do this? Well, head over to neurohacker.com, use the coupon code BOOMER and you'll get 10% off your purchase. If you're interested in a subscription, which I have an annual subscription to this one, you can get 15% off of subscriptions.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...I'm not fine. I feel horrible. You know I have no energy, I don't sleep, the way my skin looks bad, you know on and on and on. So they know something's wrong. So what we run is called functional labs. We use saliva, urine, we use stool, we use some blood top but it's looking at things differently and looking at different things. And so these functional tests are the way to go. Affiliate Disclosure Who is Reed Davis? Reed is a Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), Fitness Trainer and Environmental Paralegal. He is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine and Founder of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Certification Course. Reed served as Health Director and Case Manager at The Better Health & Wellness Center in Poway, California for over 10 years and now teaches the FDN Course with over 2500 trainees or graduates in 50 countries. He is a Clinical Advisor at BioHealth Laboratory, helping practitioners interpret lab test results and develop natural protocols to restore function rather than just treating symptoms. Reed is known as one of the most successful and experienced clinicians in the world today, having provided functional lab assessments to over 10,000 clients for hormonal and bone density problems, adrenal and thyroid dysfunction, and digestion, detoxification and immune system issues. He is also an expert in pathogen screening and food sensitivity testing and many related health problems. Reed lives in Southern California, teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build robust private practices. What is Functional Lab Testing? Saliva, urine, stool, and blood tests to analyze the status of hormones, the immune system, digestion, and detoxification. From there, Reed teaches Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners to analyze various systems of the body, identifying healing opportunities and areas for improvement. Key Highlights from the Podcast What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition? What is the D.R.E.S.S. for health success program? Why you need supplements to maintain adequate nutrition Is lab testing necessary for optimal health? The five labs Reed runs on all of this clients Reed's pet peeves with the health industry Reed's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus A good night's sleep Having a clear purpose Reed's Favorite Book on Peak Performance Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Where to learn more about Reed The Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Website ____ Now Reed was so generous on this one that he offered to provide all my listeners - that's you guys out there - a $500 discount on his course. Go over to www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com and when you go to the checkout of the course plug in the code SUPERHUMAN. It's $500 off. Also, Reed was king enough to provide a free guide to the D.R.E.S.S. for health success program. You can get this guide here. Enjoy the course. I've learned a lot doing it. I would love to hear your feedback if you can send me an e-mail at podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com. As some of you guys know, I read and respond to absolutely every review. And speaking of reviews if you don't mind going over to well iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify if they have a review system, Soundcloud, wherever and leave a review for the Decoding Superhuman podcast. Why is that important? Well enjoying this podcast is fantastic but why not share it with friends? Why not get more people to listen? Because we're having great guests, great experts come on and share their knowledge about health and that deserves to be heard around the world.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LifePrint really equips individuals, relationships, teams, businesses with a formula that really empowers self leadership. It really gives insight into what the highest driving needs that are necessary in order for a person to experience truth fulfilment within their life. And so it's really there to offer on numerous levels a different model or application of life experience. Who is Justin Furness? Justin is an integrative medicine expert. For the past 10 years, Justin has devoted himself to uncovering the biggest challenges that stand in people's way to experiencing a life of passion, purpose and truly personalized fulfillment and removes the walls of conditioning that are typically blocking your view and holding you back from experiencing the life you truly want and deserve. Mentoring with Doctors and Specialists, training in cutting-edge modalities, techniques and strategies, never being satisfied with the norm, Justin is always searching for people on the fringe, thought leaders, visionaries and futurists who are pushing the boundaries of conventional authorities and who are always getting consistent, long-lasting and often miraculous results, this has equipped him with the tools and knowledge to support you safely through your darkest hours and facilitate you to emerge fully empowered for each step in your journey. Getting results at the top level of sports with professional athletes, celebrity families and with everyday people from all over the world Justin knows what it means and what it takes to live life on your terms and he truly believes in everybody's uniqueness. What is LifePrint? In 2013 The LifePrint System and Methodology was launched to evaluate a person/relationship/team's baseline behavior patterns and the required highest driving needs that are necessary to feel valued and fulfilled within life or business. When this is applied the result is higher engagement, elevated efficiency and happier people who are inspired and who produce higher quality results consistently. LifePrint is based on the work of Nassim Haramein and Unified Physics. Key Highlights of the Podcast What is LifePrint? What is Unified Physics and how does it prove we are all connected? The relationship between Sovereignty and fostering collaboration What are the five categories of human potential? The 9 Personality Types (aka Myers-Briggs on Steroids) Taking the information learned from LifePrint and assimilating it into your life Check it out as I go through a LifePrint Analysis on YouTube (Below)! Additional Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Unified Physics at Resonance.is The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio Justin's Top Trick(s) for Enhancing Focus Breathing Set an intention with high resonance Deep Work (similar to other podcast guests) Favorite Book on Peak Performance High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way Where to Learn More about Justin Furness and LifePrint LifePrint Systems on Facebook Justin's Personal Website Justin Furness on LinkedIn ___ 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. Now if you go back to the episode with Benjamin Smarr and others, I talk a lot about the importance of sleep and how it is absolutely essential to reach epic levels of performance. Only 3% of you out there can get away with less than 6 hours of sleep. Think about that. But when I went back to hacking my sleep, one of the things that I first went to is how to quantify that and the device I use is the Oura Ring, the new one came out recently and you should all get it because frankly it's shaped more like a ring rather than the original Cracker Jack box one which I enjoy and still wear. But 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. Again, go back to the episode 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. So go to ouraring.com and plug in the code BOOMER for that discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can think of a music program almost contouring your expected heart rate. Starting at a low point, having a peak and then gradually coming down. If you're engaged in interval training such as HIIT - high intensity interval training - it might be that you have peaks and troughs in the energy of the music so as to reflect the physiological peaks and troughs in the workout. So I think the desired mental state and the underlying physiological state are drivers for the type of music that you would select. If I was stretching for example I might use a track such as No Diggity. Affiliate Disclosure Who is Dr. Karageorghis? Dr. Costas Karageorghis is a leader in sports psychology and Divisional Lead for Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences at Brunel University in London. From 2009-14, he served as Deputy Head (Research) of the former School of Sport and Education and led preparations for two REF2014 subject submissions (Sports-Related and Education). Costas has established an international reputation for his research into the psychological, psychophysiological and neurophysiological effects of music. He has captured 25 research grants during his academic career. Costas is the author of two textbooks, 12 book chapters, 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and 100 professional papers in sport and exercise psychology. Costas’s music research has been featured in newspapers around the world; most recently in the Times, Independent, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Sydney Morning Herald. He is currently working on multi-modal stimulation during physical activity that entails the use of music, video images, virtual reality and visual primes. Such work is oriented towards enhancing people's sensory experiences during physical activity, with a view to increasing exercise adherence and promoting public health. Costas is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society and a double-accredited member of BASES (psychology research and scientific support). In September 2010, he was elected a Fellow of BASES for his services to sport and exercise sciences in the UK. In September 2013 he was awarded Chartered Scientist status by the Science Council. Costas acts as consultant psychologist to a number of international and professional athletes and has worked with a wide variety of UK governing bodies of sport (e.g. British Athletics, British Canoe Union, British Water Ski Federation and England Hockey). He has also worked with many multinational companies in the sports world and music industry. During his spare time, Costas plays the piano, often performing in a jazz and latin duo with drummer Joel Shopland. Dr. Costa Karageorghis' Research and Books Note: I only link to those referenced in the podcast. The catch-all link is at the bottom. Books Inside Sport Psychology Applying Music in Exercise and Sport Research Papers The Way You Make Me Feel: Psychological and cerebral responses to music during real-life physical activity Psychological and Psychophysiological Effects of Recuperative Music Postexercise Effects of music and music-video on affect during exercise at the lactate threshold Run to the Beat: Sport and music for the masses On the role of lyrics in the music-exercise performance relationship Redesign and initial validation of an instrument to assess the motivational qualities of music in exercise: the Brunel Music Rating Inventory-2 Influence of music, attentional style, and exercise intensity on attentional focus and RPE Additional Research by Dr. Costas Karageorghis Key Highlights What is music? How Dr. Karageorghis began his studies in music starting in 1995 The effects of music on athletic performance How Audley Harrison used Japanese Classical music to win a gold medal in Boxing at the 2000 Olympics Dorian Yates, Guns n' Roses, and the 41-ton leg workout The process Dr. Karageorghis uses to conduct his studies Faraday cages, EEG, and the development of technology which allows Dr. Karageorghis to study music in the field The ergogenic effect of music on performance Brunel Music Rating Inventory and its use in evaluating music for motivation How to create the ultimate playlist for performance Dr. Karageorghis' personal playlist for workouts Dr. Karageorghis' Top Trick for Enhancing Focus Deep work - shutting off from the world for a portion of the day Dr. Karageorghis' Favorite Book on Peak Performance The Winning Mind: Fine Tune Your Mind for Superior Sports Performance Additional Information on Dr. Costas Karageorghis Twitter: @SAVIBrunel Brunel University Website ____ Along the lines of enhancing performance, particularly cognitive performance, there is one name that usually comes to mind - for me at least - in the supplement industry. And that is Neurohacker Collective. I had Jordan Greenhall, the CEO on the show before and you know I love what they’re doing. Neurohacker Collective has a couple of products now and more coming out in the future but one of which is Qualia, which I use 5-7 days every week and the second one is Qualia Mind, which I use on occasion, just when I want to mix it up a little bit. Qualia has over 40 ingredients and has significantly upgraded both my own wellbeing but also the concept of sovereignty which you can go look at the Jordan podcast later if you want. But if you wanna enhance your cognition, I personally believe there’s nothing better out there on the market. So how do you get started? You can go over to neurohacker.com and as you’re checking out plug in the code BOOMER and you’ll get 10% off your purchase. If you wanna subscribe, you’ll get 15% off. I hope you enjoy the products and do yourself a favor, just check it out. One month, all you need to do. Hosted on Acast. 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Instead of [the traditional stimulation device] paradigm, what we're trying to do is send more of a sensory signal so rather than a motor signal taking over the muscles and causing them to do something, we're actually sending a signal as if movement is taking place and even if it isn't, as if movement is taking place and seeing how the brain responds to movement. Remember the body is capable of doing more than it's currently doing. And if we send a signal that movement is happening in a certain area, we're going to be able to tap into where those limitations are actually occurring. As we scan around with the electrode, we're able to find areas where there's dysfunction. Affiliate Disclosure Who is Garrett Salpeter? Known as "The Health Engineer," Garrett has taken his education in Physics (BS) and Engineering (MSE) and applied it to a system for making the human body better. His journey started when he picked up ice hockey as a boy. It was a game he loved, but for which he had little natural aptitude. After several years "skating by," he decided to delve deeply into the world of strength and conditioning to try to give himself a chance to play at a higher level. Unfortunately, what was popular at the time did not work for him -- and he kept searching. In dealing with some injury problems, he learned about the paramount importance of the nervous system and saw the connections to how the same neurological principles could be applied to fitness. The neurological approach worked, and he never looked back. He became determined to learn as much as possible about how to affect the nervous system. To that end, he spent hundreds of hours in self-study, mentored under several leading-edge practitioners, tested many of his theories on himself and others, and even went back to school for a Ph.D. program in Neuroscience. In 2009, he opened his first facility in Austin, TX to start sharing these methods with his community. This has grown into what we now know as NeuFit, which combines an advanced understanding of physiology with the best practices from diverse training and therapeutic practices, and constantly pushes these processes by using technology to accelerate them further. Since that first day, he has worked with people of all ages and in almost all situations, including athletes from MLB, the NFL, the NHL, UFC, Olympics, NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, and more, helping them get out of pain, improve performance, sometimes avoid surgeries, and live life at a higher level. He lives in Austin, Texas and is ecstatically in love with his wife, Briana, and their two daughters, Gwenny and Gemma. What is the NEUBIE? NEUBIE is NeuFit’s patent-pending device. It is an acronym for “NEURO-BIO-ELECTRIC STIMULATOR.” The NEUBIE is engineered to take advantage of all of the amazing things we’ve learned about the nervous system in the last 2-3 decades. The nervous system controls every muscle movement. The NEUBIE wave form has two main benefits. (1) It provides direct current, and (2) it matches the signals the nervous system already sends naturally on its own. If a movement dysfunction is contributing to your pain, keeping you injured, limiting your mobility, or robbing you of performance, then the Neubie can help you. Key Highlights of the Podcast How Garrett went from engineer to neuroscience Garrett's background in ice hockey and its driving force behind NeuFit What is the NEUBIE? How Garrett advanced electrostimulation with the NEUBIE The difference between NEUBIE, TDCS, and other electrostimulation devices Garrett's process for evaluating clients prior to using the NEUBIE How I used the Neubie to fix a "turned-off" quad Using the NEUBIE as an exercise tool How often can you train using the NEUBIE?   Additional Resources and Resources Mentioned Dr. Yakov Kots Garret's Top Books on the subject: The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) Healing is Voltage: The Handbook, 3rd Edition Power to the People! : Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind Allostasis, Homeostasis, and the Costs of Physiological Adaptation Garret's Top Technology for Peak Perfomance Neubie Garret's Top Trick for Enhancing Focus Sleep  Focus on Passion Garret's Favorite Books on Peak Performance See Resources List Above  Where to find Garrett Salpeter and Neufit Neufit's Website Instagram Neubie Locations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We should not forget that our body, the human body is made out of minimum 900,000 different proteins. Most of the proteins we have no clue about. We know something about 30,000 but more than 850,000 proteins we have no clue about what they are, what they do and where they perform but whenever one of those proteins is losing its function we will run into a problem. Some of these problems we know we call them chronic diseases, we call them fatigue, we would call them lost of performance. We can also say simply we are ageing by losing protein functions because we accumulate more damage. By helping the body to regenerate and to repair those damages you would slow down the process of losing optimal functions. And in some cases we actually can reinstall functions that we lost and we perform better, we feel better, we are better. Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest: Hans Eng Hans Eng is President and CEO of Eng3 Corporation, a Seattle-based company that produces applied biophysics technology for the US and international markets. His 32 years of experience with advanced medical technologies includes working for Johnson & Johnson in Europe and the formation, growth, and successful sale of a German medical implant company. Hans has deep experience in research and development, production, and quality assurance for medical devices. An advanced Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, combined with his background in material science and proteomics enabled Hans to develop the patented technology that underlies Eng3’s NanoVi™ products. Key Highlights What is Fourth Phase (or Exclusion Zone) Water?  What is the role of Exclusion Zone Water in Protein Folding? Do light and wavelengths have an impact on results with the NanoVi? My experience with the NanoVi at PaleoFx The science behind the NanoVi and Eng3's relationship with Dr. Pollack The role of Fourth Phase water in the reduction of oxidative stress The different NanoVi models and functions (including corporate wellness) Use cases for the NanoVi, including the 2017-2018 NFL Superbowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles How to spot a potential Fourth Phase fraud Hans' work to create the certification of Fourth Phase products Resources Mentioned The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor Water’s Many Roles in Laser Photobiomodulation Gerald Pollack - Water, Light, and Cells (YouTube Video) Dr. Gerald Pollack - Drei-Länder-Wasser-Symposiums - The Fourth Phase of Water (YouTube Video) Additional Information on Eng3 and the NanoVi Water’s Many Roles in Laser Photobiomodulation NanoVi - Summary of Clinical Studies University of Vienna_NanoVi_Lactate_Study Eng3 Vienna Study - Inflammation Eng3 Contact Information Website Instagram ___ If you want to find more on Hans as well as Eng3 or Eng3 Corp, you can go to eng3corp.com or their @eng3corp on Instagram. Before we get into the podcast, however, if you do have an interest in buying one of these devices, please feel free to get in touch with me (podcast@decodingsuperhuman.com).   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of the fitness wearables are on the wrist because people are used to wearing watches and one thing that became apparent right off is they work reasonably well, they’ve gotten better at it but that is one of the worst places you can actually measure anything. There are a bunch of reasons for that - your tattoos, skin color, hair, you get vibration no matter how tight it is, you get a lot of interference from the sun, it’s much stronger than the LEDs they use on the watches. But the bigger thing is you don’t have a lot of concentration of where arteries handoff to capillaries, the blood, whereas in the finger you have a huge density of those. Affiliate Disclosure Who is Chuck Hazzard? Chuck serves as Oura's Vice President of Sales. Chuck Hazzard is an entrepreneur and technology expert, with a current focus on the wearable industry. In the past, Chuck has designed and built computer networks, developed software applications for large corporations, helped build a successful telecommunications business from the ground up, and more recently, helped a large telecommunications company develop and bring to market products and services yielding an additional $500 million in annual revenue. Chuck earned his BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Maine, where he also earned his JD at their School of Law. Chuck is also a graduate of the FDN program and is a licensed Heartmath Provider. Key Highlights on the Oura Ring Chuck's background in software development How Chuck went from ultra-marathon raw vegan to wearable advisor extraordinaire The difference between Whoop and Oura (as well as why Chuck is very qualified to speak about both sides) Why Oura is a ring instead of on the wrist The accuracy of the Oura Ring for items like Deep Sleep and REM The importance of tracking temperature in nocturnal biology Does the Oura emit significant EMF? Establishing a relationship between resting heart rate An overview of the Oura app, dashboard, and future plans for the Android app All the details on the new Oura Ring including key changes, improvements, and details of shipping Resources Mentioned Oura's website Finnish Institute of Occupational Health Study on the Oura Ring The Comparison of the Oura Ring versus a Polysomnography Test (Full Paper) Stanford Research Institute's Validation of the Oura Ring Whoop The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype--and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More Episode 1 with Dr. Benjamin Smarr - Sleep Foundations EarthPulse v5.3 Sleep On Command Pulsed Electromagnetic Sleep System (Newest Version!) PEMF Therapy Device Why We Run: A Natural History What are Chuck's Top Tips for Enhancing Focus? Restorative sleep What is Chuck Hazzard's Favorite Book on Peak Performance? Why We Run: A Natural History ______ If you want go out and purchase an Oura ring, you can go on their website and use the code BOOMER. You get $50 off or if you’re in the European Union €50 off ordering a new ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And I started investigating that fundamental idea is there something wrong with me? Or what are the things that I think are wrong with me and what’s the evidence that these things are wrong with me and the whole idea of something wrong with me did fall apart. I was no longer able to believe that. Affiliate Disclosure About Steven Sashen Steven Sashen, CEO of Xero Shoes, is a life-long athlete, a former All-American gymnast and current masters All-American sprinter. A serial entrepreneur and Emmy award-winning television personality, Steven and his wife and co-founder, Lena Phoenix appeared on the ABC hit show, Shark Tank (they turned down a $400,000 offer from Kevin "Mr. Wonderful" O'Leary). When not building the Xero Shoes brand... don't be ridiculous, that's all he does. Key Highlights from the Steven Sashen Podcast: How Steven hypnotized his 5th-grade class Steven's meditation practice and why it stopped at age 38 The problems with the self-help world Why there may not be anything wrong with you... and you are probably okay The history of modern-day padded shoes How Steven started Xero Shoes with a minimalist sandal The importance of your feet and their nerve endings Why Steven spends as much time barefoot as possible How Xero Shoes increase intrinsic foot muscle strength Can running barefoot and building barefoot strength eliminate plantar fasciitis? The problem with orthotics Is grounding a farce?  Resources Mentioned Jack Kornfield - Vipassana Living Buddhist Masters Who is U Ba Khin? Dzogchen Meditation Barefoot Running: How to Run Light and Free by Getting in Touch with the Earth Video - Biomechanics in the Wild with Irene Davis Top Tool or Technology Steven Uses for Peak Performance End of day decompression with his wife Top Trick Steven Uses for Enhancing Cognition Having confidence in himself that the work will get done. Some days are productive, others are not, but the confidence that the work will get done remains there.  Favorite Book on Peak Performance None Where You Can Find More on Steven Sashen Xero Shoes Website Xero Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was always kind of curious about myself and understanding what makes me tick so it kind of goes way back to those days and then as I got into my professional life and you get a little bit older, you start shifting from okay I’m trying to be an elite athlete to I want to optimise myself in this high pressure, high-stress world of business. Affiliate Disclosure   About Bob Troia Bob Troia is a technology entrepreneur and citizen scientist who has been at the forefront of digital innovation and emerging technologies for two decades. A leading voice of the Quantified Self and biohacking movements, “Quantified Bob” documents his personal efforts focused on the intersection of data-driven citizen science, health and wellness, human performance, longevity, and self-optimization at QuantifiedBob.com. In addition to consulting and coaching, Bob is also working on building tools that make self-tracking easy and frictionless for busy people. He is the co-creator of Awesome an app for fast, simple photo-based meal tracking, and will soon be launching a “human optimization” facility in New York City. What is Quantified Self? Quantified self is increasing self knowledge through self tracking. You can track endless variables on yourself, but not all of these are impactful or worth tracking. "Quantified Self is really about finding a personal meaning for your data." Key Highlights with Quantified Bob Where did the name Quantified Bob come from? How did Bob initially get into quantified self? Where does Bob get inspiration for these tests? How to begin performing self-experiments What data does Bob recommend gathering for someone performing their first self-experiments? The best apps and devices for tracking HRV, improving water quality, tracking sleep, and much more Top tips for optimizing your sleep environment How mouth taping may help you sleep better Why is it important to filter your shower water What is Deuterium? Why is this important in terms of water quality? Should you get a mold assessment for your home? Additional Resources Know Thyself: Tracking Every Facet OF Life, From Sleep to Mood to Pain, 24/7/365 Heavy Water: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Drink Heavy Water   Products Mentioned The Oura Ring - a self-tracking ring which is an excellent method for tracking sleep. Use the code "Boomer" to get 10% off. Oura will be on the podcast soon! Whoop - a self-tracking wristband aimed at optimizing recovery in elite athletes and teams. HRV4Training - a mobile application allowing you to measure your heart rate variability with your phone Elite HRV - an alternative mobile application to measure HRV using a chest strap Awesome - Food tracking mobile application to simplify your food tracking through pictures (created by Bob Troia) Push - armband to measure workout intensity ARX machine - a once a week, complete 15-minute workout Precision Xtra - ketone meter KETO-MOJO Blood Ketone and Glucose Testing Meter Kit, Monitor your ketogenic diet, 1 Lancet Device, 10 Lancets, 10 Ketone Test Strips, Carrying Case. Does NOT include Glucose Strips What are Bob Troia's Resources to Enhance Cognition? Brain.Fm - This is also a recommendation of former podcast guest Teemu Arina. What is Bob Troia's Favorite Book on Peak Performance? Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through a low impact 21 minute protocol, the user is able to mimic the physiology when you do an intensive 2-hour workout, get the same response from their pituitary and endocrine system without the same wear and tear, time and effort normally involved in initiating that anabolic response from exercise. Affiliate Disclosure What is the Vasper? Sebastian Wasowski is the Co-Founder of Vasper Systems. Vasper is a complete exercise system based on three scientifically proven principles – compression technology, cooling and interval training. By combining all of these principles, the results are extraordinary. Vasper has a wide-range of use cases and users. The machine is used by medical professionals, people recovering from cardiac incidents, athletic teams, and the Special Forces. In 21-minutes, the Vasper enables the user to get a complete workout. Utilizing the compression, cooling, and interval training, the user is able to concentrate lactic acid and enhance growth hormone production. The "cooldown" session, which involves laying on a cooling mat, enables you to workout again later in the day (should you like) or head straight into the office.    Key Highlights on Vasper What is the Vasper? Why was the Vasper created? How Sebastian's father built the Vasper prototype with a friend from Costco Use cases for the Vasper Why everything cooled on the Vasper How Vasper is able to mimic 60 minutes of HIIT training in 21-minutes What is the significance of the 21-minute workout? Additional Resources and Contact Information Find a place to try the Vasper Video: Introduction to Kaatsu training Vasper on Instagram Vasper on Twitter Vasper on Facebook Sebastian's Top Tool for Peak Performance Vasper and a regular movement practice Sebastian's Top Trick for Enhancing Cognition Meditation Sebastian's Favorite Book on Peak Performance The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.