Decoding Superhuman

If you imagine, lets just say a fighter, like a boxer. In the beginning, let’s imagine that our boxer’s poised. Meaning that he’s standing well balanced. That his ability to shift what he’s doing is actually very high. He can read and respond. And when he responds, the action that he takes keeps him in a position of being able to respond. My movement increases my ability to make better choices in the next moment. That’s what response means. Every choice you make has the characteristics of increasing your ability to make good choices in the next moment. Affiliate Disclosure  Who is Jordan Greenhall? Jordan Greenhall is the CEO of Neurohacker Collective and is now in his seventeenth year of building disruptive technology companies. Comics, science fiction, computers, too much TV and role-playing games led to a deep dive into contemporary philosophy (particularly the works of Gilles Deleuze and Manuel DeLanda), artificial intelligence and complex systems science in college. Jordan graduated from Texas A&M and  Harvard Law School where he spent time with Larry Lessig, Jonathan Zittrain and Cornel West examining the coevolution of human civilization and technology. In 1998, Jordan put all this stuff to use combining disruptive technology, movement building and a taste for going up against obsolete oligopolies. First as an early employee crafting strategy and product for MP3.com, then at InterVU (acquired by Akamai) and then finally in 2000 launching and leading the online digital video revolution as founder and CEO of DivX. After somewhat successfully navigating two financial crises and an IPO, he left the helm at DivX to return his attention to the big picture. Jordan participated in a number of think tanks and institutes; most notably, the Aspen Institute and the Santa Fe Institute where he served on the Board of Trustees for five sweet years. This exposure led him to the conclusion that humanity is in the midst of a world-historical transition which will likely kill all of us (see Mad Max) but just might end in a truly amazing future (see Star Trek). Getting there is going to require many things of us – most notably a significant upgrade of our individual and collective capacity for thought and action. After one week on an early Neurohacker Collective stack, he was convinced about the power and potential of this new technology and joined Daniel Schmachtenberger and James Schmachtenberger to bring it to the world. What is Sovereignty? Sovereignty is an individual's capacity to respond to the world. The three elements of sovereignty are perception, sense-making and meaning-making, and action. Jordan defines sovereignty in his essay as, "It is the ability to be present to the world and to respond to the world — rather than to be overwhelmed or merely reactive. Sovereignty is to be a conscious agent." For additional information, listen to the podcast episode and read Jordan's essay, "On Sovereignty." Key Highlights on Sovereignty Why Jordan is excited about the election of Donald Trump What is sovereignty? The historical transition underway, the factors which could lead to an apocalyptic moment, and how it might end a utopian future Three key elements of sovereignty Where to start if you want build sovereignty How to scale from individual to collective sovereignty The role of blockchain in accomplishing global sovereignty Additional Resources on Sovereignty On Sovereignty by Jordan Greenhall  On Thinking and Simulated Thinking by Jordan Greenhall Jordan's YouTube Channel Jordan's Medium page Final Questions What are Jordan's top tricks to enhance cognition? Breathing Meditation Qualia ___ Our sponsor today is Neurohacker Collective. Not surprising considering the CEO is on the show. I enjoy their 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 and I do think it upgrades me as a person to hopefully reach for sovereignty. If you wanna try either Qualia or Qualia Mind, go over to neurohacker.com right now, plug in the discount code BOOMER and you’ll get 10% off your first order or 15% off any subscription order. This is something I’ve been taking for the past 10 months and I’ve noticed a significant upgrade in my overall wellbeing, a reduction in anxiety, and just an ability to think clearly throughout the day. Does that sound like value to you? Well, I put a little skin in the game and I invested in their company recent WeFunder round. So that’s how much I believe in the product. I put some of my own money at stake. So again, go over and check it out, neurohacker.com and put in the code BOOMER for 10% off your first order or 15% off your subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest Matt Maruca Matt Maruca is an 18-year wonder-kid. He believes our lives are exactly what we choose to make of them. Matt is a researcher, blogger, coach of optimal human health, and the Founder of Ra Optics. Ra Optics is a company that creates products and shares information to help people protect themselves from the environmental factors responsible for today's worldwide chronic disease epidemic. Matt has traveled the world and met with some of the leading researchers of quantum biology. In this episode, Matt shares much of what he learned along the way. What is Quantum Health? Quantum health refers to the reconnection of our body's with nature. This includes having a functional circadian rhythm, getting sunlight during the day, reducing exposure to EMF, drinking high-quality water, and exposing yourself to cold temperatures. For further details, listen to the full episode! Key Highlights from Quantum Health How severe gut issues and some severe allergies helped Matt discover Jack Kruse Why Matt went from vegetarian to Paleo without success How tans correlate to health Why "you are what you eat" should be reframed to "you are what you absorb" The connection between the water you drink, the air you breathe, the use of electronics, and your health Why you need 2 hours of sun on your face to reach optimal health The positive impact of drinking mineral or glacial water Dr. Douglas Wallace and his research into Mitochondrial DNA Options to eliminate seeing blue light before bed The role alkaline hydrothermal vents in the development of life The role of Mitochondria in disease and optimal states of health Resources Mentioned in the Podcast This podcast is loaded with resources. Whether videos, books, or research papers, I captured them all below. Jack Kruse Understanding the Warburg Effect: The Metabolic Requirements of Cell Proliferation Ted Talk - How Quantum Biology Might Explain Life's Biggest Questions Skin, Light, and Beauty by Alexander Wunsch Photoendocrinology. How natural & artificial light is impacting human’s endocrine system & hormones by Alexander Wunsch The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor Health and Light: The extraordinary Study that Shows How light Affects Your Health and emotional well being The Healing Sun: Sunlight and Health in the 21st Century The Vital Question: Energy, Evolution, and the Origins of Complex Life The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology What is Life?: With Mind and Matter and Autobiographical Sketches (Canto Classics) Dr. Douglas Wallace's Research Mitochondrial DNA variation in Human Origins and Disease by Douglas Wallace Going Somewhere: Truth about a Life in Science Products Mentioned in the Podcast Ra Optics blue light blockers - use the code "Boomer" to get 15% off Aluminum Foil Blanket The Final Three Questions: Matt Maruca What is the number one tool or technology Matt uses to become more superhuman? The Sun What is Matt's best advice for boosting cognition? Oxygen, morning sunlight, really good water What is the best book Matt has read on peak performance? The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Video) Why the Sun is Necessary for Optimal Health  Where to Find Out More about Matt Maruca Matt is the founder of Ra Optics. Use the code "Boomer" and get 15% off your next order Email: matt@raoptics.io Our sponsor for this podcast is actually the guest. It’s Matt Maruca’s company Ra Optics. In my evening regimen, I put on my blue light blockers. They are made by Ra Optics and you can go online and get some for yourself. They come in a lot of different styles and they’ve been tested by the likes of Jack Kruse, which if you’re in the field of quantum biology, you’ll know who he is. They are the best blue light blockers I have ever used. You can use the code BOOMER and you’ll get 15% off your purchase of these blue light blockers. All you have to do is go to raoptics.io and use the code BOOMER and you got yourself 15% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The awareness that I gained when I started learning about the fact that my body naturally does different things best at different times of day was sort of very freeing in a sense that it let me become a little bit more self aware about when I felt best working and when I felt best resting Azure Grant is an editor at Quantified Self and a researcher in the field of biological rhythms. Her goal is to combine Chronobiology with Participant-Led Research using wearable sensors and signal processing to map individuals’ biological rhythms in the real world. Azure currently leads “Blood Testers,” a participatory Quantified Self project. The project created the highest temporal resolution lipid data set ever recorded in free-living humans. In addition, Azure researches the use of continuous body temperature data to investigate sleep, jet lag, and female cycling. An Introduction to Biological Rhythms and Temporal Structures Over the course of time, our cells organized to run more efficiently. There are time periods of activity. There are time periods of rest. Each of our cells has these instructions. When these cells organize in a fashion to perform a certain function (like keeping you awake), it becomes biological rhythms. As Azure mentions, "these rhythms occur without us doing anything. If you put a human or anyone in a box, they would sort of keep going. The rhythms allow our bodies to predict when something about the environment is likely to change." 2018 is my year of rhythms. In this episode, Azure and I dig deep into biological rhythms. Biological rhythms are an obsession of mine after constant travel and stress lead to health issues in my own life over two years ago. Key Highlights of Biological Rhythms: What are biological rhythms? How do biological rhythms differ from temporal structures Why cortisol and the HPA axis may not be your enemy How can you use biological rhythms to optimize your health What is known and not known in about biological rhythms Some stories I share about how altering towards my day changed my health Azure's research and how she became involved with Quantified Self How Azure has used continuous temperature monitoring in her own life to observe these rhythms Key Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing 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 PubMed Biological Rhythms Harvard Sleep Group Northwestern University Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine University of Chicago Sleep Research Center Sleep Center at the University of California San Diego Products Mentioned in the Podcast: Thermochron iButton Starter Kit The Final Three: Azure Grant What is your top tool or technology for peak performance? Headspace Number one tip for enhancing cognition? Daily social interaction with someone with which you enjoy speaking Top book on Peak Performance? In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto Where Can You Find More on Azure Grant? Quantified Self-website Quantified Self Cardiovascular Disease Symposium Azure's research on PubMed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think of a child. When a child knows there’s gonna be a routine, their body automatically kindof starts to go into that rest mode. Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest: Dr. Matthew Accurso Dr. Matthew Accurso is a world-renowned high performance doctor. At age 6, Dr. Accurso was an expert at reading lips due to a 75% hearing loss. At age 8, he almost flunked out of school due to his “disability”. At 10 years old, Dr. Accurso was called to be a doctor of cause while listening to his uncle speak. At that moment, he vowed to help people optimize their mind and bodies. Dr. Accurso never looked back. Dr. Matthew Accurso is one of Americas top concierge wellness advisors for some of the countries most prolific healthpreneurs, CEOs and executives. He hosts Superhuman Entrepreneur, an INC. Magazine top ten podcast. Dr. Accurso teaches doctors across the world on the most cutting-edge strategies to optimize high performance and magnify their impact. He leads high-performance strategy retreats around the world in Sri Lanka, Ma, and Japan. Habits of High Performance One of my favorite quotes is Gustave Flaubert's, "Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work." What Flaubert hinted not-so-subtlely on are daily routines. By "automating" part of your day, you enable the best to come out when needed. This means better work; this means more creativity; this means high performance. Dr. Accurso is a doctor to top high performers around the world. In this episode, I picked his brain about the commonalities of all these people. Daily routines and habits are at the top of the list. Key Highlights from Habits of High Performance with Dr. Matthew Accurso Commonalities among high performers Why establishing your top priority each day is so important Living in 90-day sprints Earthing first thing in the morning Why "movement" is a common component of morning routines How to avoid disrupting your organs' resting processes Using lavender and Frankincense essential oils for relaxation Why you should cycle supplements and nootropics Do you actually need to eat right after working out or first thing in the morning? Why it is important for women to weight lift How to achieve more mobility through your daily routine Resources Mentioned: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals High-Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever? Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness Jiro Dreams of Sushi Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success Products Mentioned: Hyperice Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller - Black Accu Chek Performa Glucometer Kit with 110 Test Strips The Final Three Questions: What is your number one tool or technology that you use to become more superhuman? Checking Blood Glucose twice a week with Accu Check What is your top trick for enhancing cognition? Incorporating brain games into social interaction Huperzine A - acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (see research on PubMed) What is your favorite book on peak performance? Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness Jiro Dreams of Sushi Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success Where to find Dr. Matthew Accurso: Instagram: @mjaccurso Superhuman Entrepreneur Elevays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eating carbohydrates or releasing sugar into your body is gonna release the serotonin which is the feel-good hormone and that’s gonna allow you to sleep a lot deeper as well and waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and good to go. I think it’s a vital part of nutrition throughout the day. Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest: Dylan Goddard Looking at Dylan Goddard, you quickly realize he is obsessed with health. Dylan grew up in South Africa, playing both rugby and squash at a provincial level. After leaving school, Dylan competed in bodybuilding, mixed martial arts, and mountain biking for four years. Over the last six years, Dylan has lived in Singapore, competed in CrossFit and making it to regionals twice. Dylan is part-owner and head coach at CrossFit Tanjong Pagar in Singapore. Dylan Goodard holds the Precision Nutrition level one certification, is a Qualified Personal Training from the National Federation of Professional Trainers in the United States, and is a CrossFit Level 2 instructor. As an aside, Dylan was my coach when I lived Singapore. To this day, he is one of my top 10 go-to resources for training information. Key Highlights from Myth Busters Dispelling 5 common nutrition myths Can you get fat from eating high fat? What cholesterol tests may be more useful than others Does eating carbohydrates after 5 pm make you fat? What is carb backloading? Can you eat too much protein (bro)? Additional Resources: Framingham Heart Study  Lp(a) Particle Number Products Mentioned Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Colored Sunrise Simulation and Sunset Fading Night Light, White (HF3520) The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work The Final Three Questions: Dylan Goddard What is the number one tool or technology Dylan uses to become more superhuman? Morning routine Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Colored Sunrise Simulation and Sunset Fading Night Light, White (HF3520) What is Dylan's best advice for boosting cognition? Take a step away from the situation and evaluate it Having mentors and advisors to bounce ideas off What is the best book Dylan has read on peak performance? The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance Where to Learn More about Dylan Goddard Instagram: @forged.by.dyl CrossFit Tanjong Pagar   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we really have is a fundamental disequilibrium between the demand for health services by a population that’s growing in size, staying alive longer and accumulating illness and disease and a system that was designed not for that volume and scale and complexity and therefore it can’t meet the demands. And so, when demand exceeds supply, it's the perfect breeding ground to do things differently Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest: Dr. Zayna Khayat Zayna is the Future Strategist at Saint Elizabeth a health and social impact enterprise with a major focus on home care. In 2017, Zayna was on secondment from MaRS Discovery District, an innovation hub in Toronto, Canada to the REshape Health Innovation Centre at Radboud university medical center in Nijmegen, Netherlands (January to December 2017). At the REshape Center, she was their “Innovation Sherpa in Chief”, working on several key initiatives to strengthen the Dutch health innovation ecosystem. At MaRS, Zayna lead the Health System Innovation platform from 2014 to 2017, helping smooth the path to adoption of health innovation by health and care systems in Canada and around the world. Zayna is adjunct faculty with the Rotman School of Management in the Health Sector Strategy stream. Zayna completed her Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Toronto (2001), followed by a long career in strategy consulting, including as a Principal in the healthcare practice of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Dr. Khayat has been on the Faculty of Singularity University (Exponential Medicine) since 2016. I met Dr. Khayat through Singularity University in the Netherlands. Key Highlights from the Future of Healthcare Podcast: What is the current status of healthcare? Why is the postal code you grow up in the greatest determinant of your health What are the 3 big forces coming together to change healthcare Zayna's six pillars or shifts for the future of healthcare How data from your social media account is leading to the ability to predict disease The current status of wearable technology The future of technology and healthcare What are the current ethical discussions around AI and CRISPR? Additional Resources for the Future of Healthcare: Singularity University - Exponential Medicine The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is in Your Hands by Eric Topol Unconventional Medicine: Join the Revolution to Reinvent Healthcare, Reverse Chronic Disease, and Create a Practice You Love by Chris Kresser Berci Meskó, MD, Ph.D. - on Twitter and The Medical Futurist Dr. Daniel Kraft - Chairman of Exponential Medicine at Singularity University PWC - Emerging Trends in Healthcare KPMG - Tech Trends Changing Healthcare Bain & Company - Healthcare Insights World Economic Forum - Future of Health and Healthcare The Final Three Questions: Dr. Zayna Khayat What is the number one tool or technology Zayna uses to become more superhuman? Muse: The Brain-Sensing Headband - a meditation device which assists in learning meditation through gamification Precision Nutrition - a subscription-based nutrition and training service MyFitnessPal - to log food intake What is Zayna's best advice for boosting cognition? Sleep The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time Supersoul Sunday with Oprah and Ariana Huffington What is the best book Zayna has read on peak performance?  Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't (for ecosystem wide performance) How to Learn More About Dr. Zayna Khayat Twitter: @ZaynaKhayat LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard St. Elizabeth's Website   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve taken the complexity of the human system and try to make it complicated, which really doesn’t work when you’re looking at wellness, health optimization and really moving the body to a greater potential. So what we decided to do is instead of trying to shift or change the paradigm, we need to create a whole new paradigm. We call it human potential medicine but it’s essentially a systems based precision approach to health optimization. Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest: Dr. Daniel Stickler Dr. Stickler is the visionary pioneer behind the human potential medicine movement, a shift away from the disease model to limitless peak performance in all aspects of life. Dr. Stickler is a physician to high-performing entrepreneurs who want to optimize their performance. He is also an author, speaker, blogger, and host of the Ironman Executive podcast. Dr. Stickler is an expert in the use of genetics and epigenetics in clinical practice and trains healthcare clinicians from all over the world in the interpretation of genomic data for optimizing human potential. Dr. Stickler works with each client to develop personalized human potential optimization plans based on genetics, quality of life factors,  and the seven foundational aspects of health. Dr. Stickler also serves as the Medical Director of Neurohacker Collective. Using Epigenetics to Optimize Performance Epigenetics is the study of the changes in organisms caused by modifications in gene expression rather than changes to the underlying genetic code. Our introduction to epigenetics provides a basic overview of epigenetics, epigenetic mechanisms, and lifestyle modifications leading to epigenetic change. The process of individualized health starts with a genetics test. The test provides a blueprint for lifestyle modifications leading to epigenetic change.  Epigenetics is a science with 10,000+ peer-reviewed scientific studies released per year. Lifestyle Modifications Leading to Epigenetic Change: Your genetics are not your destiny.  Through lifestyle modifications, you can change the expression of your genes.  A few examples of lifestyle modification leading to epigenetic change:  Intake of Omega 3 fatty acids leads to a change in expression of several hundred genes Chronic exercise changes the expression of almost 7,000 genes Meditation decreases inflammation through a downregulation of pro-inflammatory genes. Key Highlights from this Episode with Dr. Daniel Stickler: What is Human Potential Medicine? Why is epigenetics the systems approach to health? The anti-vegetarian gene: ABCG8 and ABCG5 and how plant sterols may lead to disease states What does Dr. Stickler think of the DIETFITS study and low-carb vs. low-fat? Epigenetics and Red Queen Theory An introduction to transhumanism Epigenetics and Additional Research Mentioned: The associations of cholesterol metabolism and plasma plant sterols with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality Plasma sitosterol elevations are associated with an increased incidence of coronary events in men: Results of a nested case-control analysis of the Prospective Cardiovascular Munster (PROCAM) study DIETFITS Study (Diet Intervention Examining the Factors Interacting With Treatment Success) on low-carb versus low-fat. The A TO Z Weight Loss Study: A Randomized Trial - Dr. Christopher Gardner Products Mentioned: Garmin Fenix 5 Qualia by Neurohacker Collective - use code BOOMER for a 10% discount Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Ishmael: A Novel The Final Three Questions: Dr. Daniel Stickler What is the number one tool or technology Dr. Stickler uses to become more superhuman? Garmin Fenix 5x What is Dr. Dan's best advice for boosting cognition? Qualia Good meditation practice Consistent, high quality, sleep Good nutrition practice Good supplementation practice Optimizing your health through a systems approach What is the best book Dr. Dan has read on Peak Performance? Peak by Eamon Dolan Ishmael by Daniel Quinn Want to learn more or potentially work with Dr. Daniel Stickler?  Apeiron Center Website Apeiron Academy Website ---  I want to bring back the sponsor because our guest today, Dr. Daniel Stickler is the medical director of a company called Neurohacker Collective. Neurohacker Collective’s flagship product Qualia is something that I use every day. Actually, 5 out of 7 days according to the directions that they gave me. I found it has reduced my supplementation cost so much but also leave me in this almost euphoric state of mind. There are 40 premium brain ingredients in the product and it immediately enhances my focus, energy, and mood, as well as my ability to think creatively and manage my own anxiety and energy levels. The guys over at Neurohacker Collective have agreed to provide you a discount - that’s 10% for using the code BOOMER or 15% for subscriptions. When you look at the price tag of this that’s actually a pretty substantial amount of money. Go over and check it out at neurohacker.com. I like the product so much I’ve invested a decent sum of my own money in the company. So I hope you will enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve been interested in optimal performance for quite some time but I was focusing very much into my tools, the way I use technologies, computers, methods and so on. Basically what’s outside of me and how I interact with that world, how I solve problems. I was optimizing the way I work and how I learn and all that. But doing that I discovered that health is also a key component and taking care of your temple - your body - is super important if you want to really perform, ultimately.  Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest: Teemu Arina Teemu is Chief Biohacker and Chairman of the board at Biohacker Center, a research center for digital health & wellness. Biohacker Center publishes the Biohacker’s Handbook series, airs the Biohacker’s Podcast, organizes the international Biohacker Summit conference and provides the Upgraded Workplace coaching & work welfare service for companies interested in taking their employee wellness and performance to the next level. In addition, the company organizes online courses, lectures & conference presentations, facilitates business opportunities for digital health & wellness industry members, provides market insights for digital health & wellness product developers and provides consultation services regarding optimal performance and better living through science. Teemu Arina is also co-author of the forthcoming Biohacker’s Handbook for optimizing health and wellbeing with technological and biological tools. Teemu Arina is a popular keynote speaker who has presented internationally in countries such as USA, UK, Japan, Russia, the Netherlands, and Germany. He recently won Speaker of the Year by Speaker's Forum. Mr. Arina has held key advisory positions in national, international and EU development projects on topics related to online collaboration, e-learning, professional development, mobile learning and startup companies. The Hackable Variables in Your Work Environment The Biohacker's Handbook chapter on work (in English) is forthcoming. Ahead of the release of this chapter, Teemu shared his thoughts on the key variables in the work environment which are able to be altered for higher performance. The Problems: Limited Movement Lighting Air Quality Water Quality Stress How to Deal with Workplace Environment Problems: Much of this is discussed in more detail in the podcast episode. Many of us do not move enough throughout the day. Have you ever wondered why your Fitbit or Jawbone asks you to get 10,000 steps? From an evolution perspective, our ancestors moved this much. When you are stuck at a desk during the day, how is this possible to achieve? For one, get a standing desk. A standing desk, or adjustable desk, will force you to get up and move throughout the day. In addition, you can schedule meetings over walks, coffee, or even workouts to get more movement in your day. Our offices beam fluorescent lights throughout the day. While some may leave the office before sundown, others still work well into the night, at home, and even before bed. This is not to mention how you are staring at a screen all day long. To prevent long-term eye damage and get the most from your lights, utilize a one/two punch. Place Iris or F.lux on all of your devices. After you outfit the technology, switch your lights to Philips Hue's lights and have them follow the sun. Studies demonstrate the continued presence of nanoparticles in our air. Some of these nanoparticles, as well as mold and other toxins, end up in our brain and lead to sub-optimal performance. Fix this potential issue by outfitting your office and home with HEPA filters. Much of the United States tap water contains chlorine, fluoride, and potentially heavy metals. Reduce your risks through the use of a water filter. Teemu mentions Brita in the episode. Alternatives include Berkey Water Filters and Therasage (the CEO was on the show to speak about EMF here). Stress can lead to illness. However, stress is also beneficial. Remember the last deadline? As it came closer, the deadline drove you to focus. Much of stresses impact on us has to do with our perception of stress. You build stress resiliency through techniques like meditation and breathing. Key Highlights from Podcasting with Teemu Arina How Teemu discovered biohacking through an ulcer Teemu's anti-inflammatory protocol to deal with an ulcer The benefits of measuring and quantified self to your health How too much exercise can lead to undesired outcomes The impact of lighting and air on your workplace environment Why you should change to a standing, or adjustable, desk How to not quit your job and turn stress into an ally Adaptogenic herbs like Reishi and Rhodiola Rosea as an alternative to tea, coffee, and alcohol Using systems thinking to increase cognition Research Mentioned or Supporting Points Made Steve Jobs Stanford University Commencement Speech 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology - Chronotypes and Circadian Rhythms associated with the Period Gene Organ lifespan limited to 120-years - published in Nature Magnetite pollution nanoparticles in the human brain - published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States of America Citrullination of proteins: a common post-translational modification pathway induced by different nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo - Published in NanoMedicine Protecting the melatonin rhythm through circadian healthy light exposure - International Journal of Molecular Sciences Stand More AT Work (SMArT Work): using the behaviour change wheel to develop an intervention to reduce sitting time in the workplace - BMC Public Health Products Mentioned Biohacker's Handbook - co-authored by Teemu Arina F.lux - a blue light protection software. Iris - founder and developer Daniel Georgiev was on the podcast before. Iris is still my preferred blue light mitigation technology. Philips Wake-Up Light - use it as an alarm. Getting exposure to daylight is important for the regulation of Circadian Rhythms Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent Smart Bulb Starter Kit - change the spectrum of light based on the time of day Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter - helps filter out the nanoparticles in the air Travel Humidifier - plug in your own water bottle Brita Large Water Pitcher Therasage Water Filter Big Berkey BK4X2 Countertop Water Filter System Parrot Zik 3 Wireless Noise Cancelling - by Parrott Brain.FM - music service which stimulates different aspects of the brain for a goal (focus, sleep, meditations, napping, etc.) Headspace - a mobile application to learn how to meditate Garmin Fenix 5 - featuring the FirstBeat algorithm which helps you Reishi, Cordyceps, and other herbs or mushrooms - I use the tea from Four Sigmatic The Final Three Questions: Teemu Arina What is the number one tool or technology Teemu uses to become more superhuman? Recovery What is Teemu's best advice for boosting cognition? Your body is part of a system. Understanding that it operates as a system will lead you to fix your gut microbiome and nutrition before embarking on additional supplements. Once your gut is healed, Teemu recommends balancing blood sugar values. From there, you can look into Lion's Mane or Adaptogenic Herbs. What is the best book Teemu has read on Peak Performance? Peter Drucker - The Effective Executive Where to Find Out More on Teemu Arina? Biohacker's Handbook website Biohacker's Summit website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health is the optimal functioning of your body. Physically, chemically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally - all those things together. Health is not just “okay I’m not sick” or “I don’t have symptoms” or “I feel good” or “I look good”. It’s more than that. It’s a higher state of wellness and being. Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest: Dr. Ryan Wohlfert Dr. Ryan Wohlfert grew up in a small town outside of Lansing, Michigan. An acute interest in health and fitness led him to study at the University of Michigan where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in Kinesiology-Movement Science. Dr. Wohlfert went on to earn another Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude status, and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic. Dr. Wohlfert is also a Certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). Over the last two decades, Dr. Wohlfert owned multiple chiropractic, health, and nutrition clinics, helping 1,000's of patients achieve their health goals. In 2016, he started FitFamilyMan.com to help dads and husbands build their “Family Man 6-Pack” so they can live an abundant life and take care of their family forever. Dr. Wohlfert has been married to his wife for 15 years and they’re raising three beautiful girls. They are the reason he strives to be a fit family man. What is the Abundance Mindset? John Maxwell, Peter Diamandis, and Tony Robbins all emphasize a mindset of abundance. Steven Covey discusses abundance extensively in "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." However, the dictionary does not define an abundance mindset. To define and understand the abundance mindset, it is easiest to look at the alternative, scarcity. The person with a scarcity or fixed mindset believes life is a zero-sum game. If someone has more, this means someone else must have less. The abundance mindset is different. It is the belief in a life of plenty. There is more than enough to go around. Whether it is resources, wealth, health, or opportunity, there is an abundance of resources available. In the words of Tony Robbins, Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure The Steps to Building an Abundance Mindset In our discussion, Dr. Wohlfert outlines a strategy for building the abundance mindset. If you tune into the podcast, Dr. Wohfert goes through each step in detail. Step 1 - Identify your self-talk and bring it to your awareness Step 2 - Aware - realize the self-talk is not helpful Step 3 - Interrupt - stop it from dragging down your day Key Highlights from The Art of Abundance Podcast What is health? How does your mindset impact your overall health? The difference between fixed and growth mindsets How Dr. Ryan defines abundance What you can do to train an abundance mindset If you have kids, is good sleep possible? Yes... and how to do it! Where to Find Dr. Ryan Wohlfert Website: Fit Family Man Facebook: Fit Family Man Research and Additional Resources on the Abundance Mindset: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles by Bruce Lipton Mindset Matters Most: How to Create Success & Happiness by Releasing from the FEAR, LIMITATIONS & SELF-DOUBT That Hold You Back… by Brian Grasso The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller Dream Big, Think Small: Living an Extraordinary Life One Day at a Time by Jeff Manion Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Lack of Focus, Anger, and Memory Problems by Daniel Amen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best approach for nootropics that I found and I try to impart on people is to think about them as tools where we can go from hopefully 95 to 100% in that range, just being totally optimized in ourselves to 105, 110% using nootropics. So hoping for some small increase above what we’re already capable of as opposed to what many people are drawn towards nootropics for, which is to go from 60, 70% because they got a bad night of sleep, bad diet, drinking alcohol in order to just simply get by or function and I think that taking that approach is really the first step. Affiliate Disclosure About the Guest: Nootropics Expert, Mansal Denton Mansal Denton is an entrepreneur. He has experience in many different ventures, organized a festival, published a book, and a myriad of other projects like donating books to prisoners. At age 20 he was arrested and at 23 sentenced to 8 years in the Texas State Penitentiary. This prison sentence has influenced Mansal’s life tremendously. With these unique life experiences, quirky behavior, and a somewhat arrogant nature, he has been featured on media outlets such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Fox News, and Elite Daily. Mansal Denton is the creator or co-creator of Nootropedia, which is a website that provides unbiased and factual information on nootropics to the extent where it's actually available. He's also the creator of a documentary and a book called A Head Above: A Simple Guide to Peak Mental Performance which Mansal wrote in 30 days. Mansal lived in Switzerland, Poland, but currently resides in Austin, Texas. Disclosure on Nootropics This article and podcast episode do not constitute medical advice. Should you have interest in nootropics, please do your own research and consult your physician. What are Nootropics? The strict definition of nootropics is a synthetic or natural compound that improves markers of cognitive abilities without the risks or significant risk of side effects. Other cognitive enhancers which may have significant side effects are labeled as "Smart Drugs." For the purposes of this discussion, Mansal and I utilize "Nootropics" to describe both Nootropics and Smart Drugs. Non-Nootropic Cognitive Enhancement Intermittent Fasting Increasing one's capability without nootropics is possible. In this discussion, Mansal references intermittent fasting as a method to upregulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Mansal employs a fasting technique called 16-8. In this strategy, a person would fast for 16 hours of the day, only having an 8-hour eating window. Additional fasting strategies, such as 3-day water only fasts can be utilized under the supervision of a physician for different results. Deep Work Similar to previous podcast guest Peter Joosten, Mansal often employs "Deep Work."The concept is based largely on Cal Newport's book entitled Deep Work (link below). Mansal defines Deep Work as "uninterrupted work that is 100% free from distraction." Mansal tracks his time religiously. He utilizes earplugs, a specific morning routine, the "Inbox When Ready" app for Google Chrome, a gratitude practice, meditation, and putting his phone in airplane mode to eliminate distraction. Who are Nootropics for? Who are they not for? Nootropics require a solid foundation of health in order to get the maximum benefits. This includes: optimal sleep, solid nutrition, and a reasonable exercise regimen. Once these areas are reached, nootropics may provide additional cognitive enhancement. In the words of many health practitioners, you cannot out-supplement a bad diet. If you are looking for a magic pill (NZT in Bradley Cooper's case), nootropics are not for you. How to Get in Touch with Mansal Denton: Email: mansal@nootropedia.com Instagram: MansalDenton Key Podcast Highlights on Nootropics: Why Mansal spent time in prison and how did it change his life What are some non-nootropic cognitive enhancers people can employ to start The foundations needed to get the most from nootropics What is the difference between Nootropics and Smart Drugs? Is Modafinil the closest thing to NZT? If you considering taking modafinil, you may want to check your COMT gene (rs4680). AA variants tend to barely benefit than others when taking modafinil. Do any long-term studies exist on Nootropics? What is the quality of these studies? What are the Racetams? How can they benefit you? Creatine - it is for more than just bodybuilding Mansal's favorite Nootropics at this moment The importance of cycling nootropics Nootropics: Mansal's friend and caveat emptor What is the Shulgin method? Why should you use it for Nootropics? Research Mentioned and Additional Resources on Nootropics Nootropedia - an unbiased source of information on Nootropics created by the guest, Mansal Denton Intermittent Fasting and BDNF: Energy intake, meal frequency, and health: a neurobiological perspective. 5 Ways to Increase Your Focus Through BDNF - the Decoding Superhuman YouTube Video. Valter Longo - The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World The best nootropics for verbal fluency Reddit: Nootropics Subreddit Tools, Supplements, and Technology Mentioned Inbox When Ready - An application for your browser which limits the number of times per day where you can check your email. Modafinil - a prescription medicine commonly used as a smart drug. Qualia by Neurohacker Collective Phenylpiracetam - a nootropic for verbal fluency Avmacol - sulforaphane for detoxification Pure Nootropics - Phenylpiracetam Pure Nootropics - Lion's Mane Four Sigmatic - Lion's Mane Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.